Women paving the way for leadership in agriculture
Tuesday 7 January 2025 Regions
The latest round of emerging leaders in agriculture and rural communities has been selected to participate in a professional development program aimed at supporting inspirational South Australian women to take the next step in their professional journey.
Supported by the Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA), the Stepping into Leadership Program is run by WoTL (Women Together Learning), an organisation working to grow and inspire women in agribusiness.
The group of 15 women selected from across regional South Australia will spend the next eight months building their leadership skills through face-to-face professional development, individual coaching, mentoring and webinars.
Since the program was launched in 2012, more than 160 women have been provided training and support to step into leadership roles in agriculture, associated industries and within their communities.
| 2025 Stepping into Leadership participants | Region |
|---|---|
| Annie Morris | Kangaroo Island |
| Amy Blenkiron | Barossa Valley |
| Amy Trevilyan | Limestone Coast |
| Brianna Guidera | Mid North |
| Kelly Turci | Adelaide |
| Chelsea Koch | Mid North |
| Deborah Laver | Kangaroo Island |
| Emily Clark | Limestone Coast |
| Genevieve Kelly | York Peninsula |
| Jorja Gibbons | Murray and Mallee |
| Lucy Porter | Adelaide |
| Melody McAllister | Fleurieu |
| Sarah Noble | Eyre & Western |
| Steph Campbell | Fleurieu |
| Whitney Rickett | Adelaide |
The 2025 cohort will graduate in October. The 2026 program will be open for applications in mid-September. For more information see Stepping into leadership.