The Team

Kempsy Ledger

City Coordinator

I am an entomologist working with the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries on Fruit Flies. My main interests are in the physiology and chemical ecology of insects and I love a cold lager on a hot summer afternoon!

Alescia Nicholas

Volunteer

I'm excited to be part of where my two passions intersect: science and beer! By day, I'm a Trainer and Assessor in Vocational Education and Training for Laboratory Operations. I strongly believe that collaboration across different fields is the key to scientific advancements and innovation. 

Raghu Bolisetti

Volunteer

Divya Ramnath

Volunteer

My name is Divya Ramnath, and I am a research scientist. I am passionate about understanding and improving human health, specifically understanding the genetic drivers of inflammatory disease progression to develop new therapeutics. Apart from my research, I am interested in science communication an…

Laura Jiew

Volunteer

Passionate about community building in STEM, I'm an experienced marketing and events professional. I currently work for CSIRO as part of their Corporate Affairs team. As a tech-savvy, people-oriented leader, I enjoy contributing to stakeholders' success stories. I've also dabbled in entrepreneurship…

Laura Berry

Volunteer

A critical thinker by trade (legal and government background) but it runs right down to the marrow/neurons/atoms/quarks (how far do we want to go with this?). Always happy to make new acquaintances, learn and explore new things and have a laugh over a beverage or a Bubble O'Bill. Feel free to say hi…

Madellaine Furness

Venue Manager

Maddy is a microbiologist with a passion for scientific education to encourage others to appreciate and understand the amazing contributions it makes to our daily lives and our futures.

Alejandra Cau-Cattan

Volunteer

She was contacted as part of the Australian Global Talent Programme, and moved to Brisbane in January 2023. She was previously the environmental superintendent of a power company for almost 10 years, and also the renewable energy authority of her state. Before she came to Australia she was the state…