Partridge was proud to have Sonia Cunningham, Nikki Akbari, Ewelina Sowada, and Casthuri Kamalaraj represent our business at the recent Engineers Australia International Women in Engineering Day (IWED) Gala.
The annual event brought together industry leaders and emerging professionals to explore this year’s theme, Engineering Intelligence. Through panel discussions and networking, the evening focused on how innovation, technology, and diverse perspectives shape the future of the discipline, alongside practical strategies for building a more inclusive industry.
For our team of associates, the gala aligned closely with the values they practice daily. Each has built a career grounded in collaboration, knowledge sharing, and peer support. As vital voices of influence within Partridge, they consistently lead by example – whether mentoring emerging engineers, working alongside architects and multidisciplinary teams, or advocating for greater participation across the industry.
Our senior female leadership represent our culture in the office and beyond, with their visibility at the gala simply highlighting what we see every day: their active role in shaping how we grow as a practice and our ongoing commitment to fostering an engineering industry where the next generation is supported to thrive.
