National Young BPW Representative 2007 - 2010, Alicia Curtis
Club: BPW Kalamunda, WA
Biography: Alicia is the first National Young BPW Representative to be elected to the position by the Young BPW members and BPW clubs across Australia.
Previously, Alicia has served as Development Officer on the Western Australian State Division and Alicia has spearheaded many projects including the revision and relaunch of the Keys to Achievement personal development program on International Women’s day 2006 and the Executive Position Training weekend held in August 2006. Alicia has also lent her support to the Young BPW programs in Western Australia and nation-wide, helping organise the Smart Women, Smart Business workshop during National Youth Week and the Young BPW breakfast series. Alicia served as the Business Development Director on the inaugural Young BPW Board and represent Australia at the 4th International Young BPW Meeting in Seoul, South Korea to collect the Empower the Youth Award on behalf of the Board. .
Professionally, Alicia manages her own small business. She assists schools and businesses harness the leadership potential of their young people. Described as a dynamic presenter, Alicia has worked with thousands of young people in schools and businesses to unlock their leadership potential. In 2007, Alicia was presented with the Kerrie Nairn Scholarship for Public Speaking by the National Speakers Association Australia and was also announced as a finalist in the Business Owner and Young Businesswoman categories of the WA Telstra Businesswomen’s Awards.
At 24, Alicia has had a diverse background of experiences, including co-founding a children’s conference when she was 12, starting her own business at 18 and running for the Senate at the 2004 Federal Election when she was 21. Over the last 6 years in business, she has worked with a wide range of young people to develop their skills and confidence.
Goals for Young BPW:
My goals as National Young BPW Representative and Chair of the Young BPW Board include:
- To increase the visibility of the board and its programs within BPW and the wider community. I see this being achieved through strong alliances with women’s publications and media, and building the Young BPW online community.
- To support clubs to develop their Young BPW program. This will be achieved through involving Young BPW members in club activities and by the board offering support materials to clubs.
- To increase the offering of Young BPW events and activities in each state. I envision this including professional development, Young BPW meetings and conferences, community service projects and international involvement.
- Empower and support board members to take on projects.
National Young BPW 2004 - 2007 - Nicoletta Fawcett, BPW Darwin
Club: BPW Darwin, NT
Career/Occupation: Chartered Accountant – Client Manager Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu
Personal Goals: Over the past two and a half years I have become involved and taken on challenges that have pushed the boundaries of my comfort zone. I have learnt many new skills and have grown as a person both personally and professionally. I would like to continue to challenge myself and use the skills that I have gained to build my career and incorporate them back into my work. This will allow me to provide a more value-added service to my clients.
Hopes for Young BPW: The National Young BPW program, A New Look and A New Direction with Unlimited Possibilities. I am extremely passionate about Young BPW and the benefits it holds for young women from all walks of life. My involvement in BPW and the Young BPW Program has benefited me greatly, both in my personal and professional life. I would really love for other young women, Australia wide, to be able to experience these rewards and opportunities. The Young BPW Board has been set up to develop and administer the National Young BPW Program and provide tangible support to the Young BPW Programs at both club and state level. I believe the Board will ensure we achieve our goals and not only meet but exceed our members’ needs and expectations.
Other National Young BPW winners have been
2002 to 2004 Lisa Pititto (Victoria)
2000 to 2002 Dianne Charman (Northern Territory)
1998 to 2000 Freda Miriklis (Victoria)
1996 to 1998 Kate Tully (New South Wales)
1994 to 1996 Meryl Sexton (Victoria)
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