Panel Sessions
Submission Link: https://www.xcdsystem.com/IEOM/abstract/index.cfm?ID=9PKn3rb
Registration Link: https://www.xcdsystem.com/IEOM/attendee/index.cfm?ID=1MfF1Tu
Diversity and Inclusion Panel Sponsored by Ford Motor Company
Topics of interest (But not limited to)
Gender Disparities in Leadership Positions, Implicit Bias and Stereotypes, Work-Life Balance and Family-Friendly Policies, Career Advancement and Promotion, Gender Pay Gap, Networking and Professional Development, Discrimination, Recognition, Policy Advocacy
2:00 – 4:00 pm (Thursday, September 25, 2024) – Room 2
Panel Chair
Dr Catherine Lou (FCILT)
Associate Professor, VUBS, Discipline leader for Transformative Research in Policy, Economy and Business at Institute for Sustainable Industries & Liveable Cities (ISILC), Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia
Panel Co-chair
Dr Alka Nand, Lecturer
Department of Management, Monash Business School, Monash University, Victoria, Australia
Panel Speaker I
Dr. Rebekah Schulz
Lecturer, Faculty of Business and Law
University of Wollongong, NSW, Australia
In 2020, Dr. Rebekah Schulz completed a Ph.D in Business with the University of Wollongong focusing on the co-production of performance indicators for cultural facilities in public administration. By 2022, Rebekah transitioned from her career in government to a role as a Lecturer at the University of Wollongong in the Faculty of Business and Law. Building on her leadership in the public sector and research experience, Rebekah now imparts her practical insights and theoretical knowledge gained from her roles in government and research output to the next generation of professionals.
During her tenure at Georges River Council, Rebekah served as the Director of Community and Culture, leaving a mark through her leadership in community engagement, diverse program development, and effective budget management. Her achievements were underscored by receiving the Greater Sydney Planning Award in 2021 for the COVID-19 Economic and Social Recovery Plan, showcasing her ability to navigate complex challenges in the public realm. With a career marked by numerous accolades and recognition for innovation and excellence in local government, Dr. Schulz brings a unique perspective to her academic role. Her prior experience in positions such as Executive Manager for Georges River Council and Integration Manager at Hurstville City Council equipped her with valuable skills in transparent decision-making, corporate performance management, and community engagement – all of which enrich her teaching in human resources, project management, and management subjects at the university.
In her current academic role, Dr. Schulz’s research focuses on learning and teaching within the university context. Her interest in feedback literacy and critical reflection draws from her hands-on experience in driving continuous improvement and evaluation initiatives in local government. Additionally, her commitment to participative action research aligns with her prior work in engaging with communities, showcasing a dedication to research that addresses real-world challenges. As a Ph.D. supervisor, Rebekah is interested in research related to gender equity, diversity and inclusion, public administration and microentrepreneurship, drawing from her experiences in championing diversity and inclusion initiatives in local government.
Panel Speaker II
Genevieve Malcolm, LLB, GradCertEd, CMILT
Director of Operations
AcademyGlobal, Australia
Genevieve joined AcademyGlobal in 2016 and conducts training needs analysis, develops learning strategies, designs curriculum and evaluates training outcomes for AcademyGlobal’s partners and clients. As an ISO 9001:2015 quality assured organisation, Genevieve is also responsible for AcademyGlobal’s quality assurance policy and quality management system.
Genevieve manages AcademyGlobal’s strategic partnerships with organisations including the University of Queensland, the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply, the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, the Institute of Public Administration Association (IPAA) NSW and IPAA Victoria. She sits on the NSW Branch Committee for the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) and serves as the National Chair for the Australasian chapter of Women in Logistics and Transport (WiLAT) within the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT). Genevieve holds a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) and a Graduate Certificate in Education and Digital Learning from UTS.
Panel Speaker III
Editorial Panel
Topics of interest (But not limited to)
Academic Publishing and Career Advancement, Peer Review Process, Open Access Publishing, Publication Ethics and Integrity, Impact Factor and Journal Metrics, Preprint Servers and Post-Publication Peer Review, Open Peer Review and Transparency, Data Sharing and Reproducibility, Collaboration and Interdisciplinarity
2:00 – 4:00 pm (Thursday, September 26, 2024) – Room 2
Panel Chair
Dr Sanjoy Paul
Associate Professor
UTS Business School, University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Sydney, Australia
Panel Speaker I
Panel Speaker II
Panel Speaker III
Panel Speaker IV
Industrial Engineering and Operations Management Tools
Topics of interest (but not limited to)
Industry 4.0 and Smart Manufacturing, Digital Twins, Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing), Robotics and Automation, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma, CAD/CAM, Data-driven Decision Making, Digital Transformation, Supply Chain Resilience, Sustainability and Green Operations
2:00 – 4:00 pm (Thursday, September 24, 2024) – Room 1
Panel Chair
Dr Matthew Pepper
Associate Professor, School of Business, Faculty of Business and Law
University of Wollongong NSW 2522 Australia
Panel Speaker I
Panel Speaker II
Panel Speaker III