WHO WE ARE
Our Board of Directors
Meet the current members of the governing board of The 100% Project.
Kat Stevenson
CO-CHAIR
Organisational Psychology | Organisational Development
Kat is an Organisational Psychologist, with a particular interest in leadership, health and well-being, and diversity and inclusion. Since completing her Masters research in conjunction with The 100% Project in 2016 she has been an active member of the Research Committee, including as chair for three years. She joined the Board in 2023 and has been Co-Chair since 2025.
Kat currently works as an Organisational Development Manager in the sports industry, and she appreciates the collective hold and power that sport has to drive social change.
“Gender equality is not a zero-sum game; it benefits everyone and contributes to the overall well-being and flourishing of society as a whole. We need a world where everyone, regardless of their gender, can thrive, and where all individuals are respected, valued, and given equal opportunities to succeed.”
Mark Morris
CO-CHAIR
Leadership | Strategy | Empathy
Mark is a passionate advocate for positive masculinity and gender equality. He is an active dad, and volunteers at his children’s school and local football club. With more than 20 years of leadership and management experience in both public and private sectors, he specialises in People & Culture, and is an accredited executive leadership coach.
Mark has extensive experience in project management, change management, HR management, strategy development and transformation. He is also an Adjunct Professor in Leadership, Public Sector and Gender Equality, and is currently leading a number of research initiatives. A keen supporter of growth-mindset and continuous learning, he is passionate about culture, leadership, performance, gender equality, coaching, and allyship, and enjoys working with organisations to be their best.
Active in DEI for many years, he has recently been looking into gender equality in schools and, through that, advocating for more equity and inclusion in schools to help generations to come. Mark has a variety of experiences in the professional services areas and is a creative thinker and innovative problem solver. He encourages a greater focus on equity in schools & early childhood to set children on a better path early on, contributing to reduce the gender pay gap and gender-based violence downstream.
Ellen Reading
DIRECTOR
Ellen helps address the underrepresentation of women in positions of leadership and influence in corporate Australia. She drives her employer to act on better balance, what can be done, and how it will be done.
She is passionate about enabling urgent action on gender equality and creating more than a piece of policy. Businesses need our help to create real organisational change, and it will require all employees and stakeholders to participate.
Ellen supports corporate business with strategy execution in dynamic market conditions and industries undergoing structural change. Ellen has a Bachelors of Commerce, a Master of Business Administration, and is a member of the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.
Dav Lippasaar
DIRECTOR
Digital Marketing | Brand Growth | Content Creation
With 10+ years of media, marketing, and strategy expertise, Dav brings a deep passion for digital empowerment to The 100% Project. As a digital marketing strategist with a proven track record, Dav has helped numerous brands achieve significant growth through impactful digital strategies.
With a Bachelor of Media from the University of Adelaide, Dav embarked on his professional journey in the global hub of Hollywood, California, honing his marketing and media skills. Dav furthered his expertise in digital marketing as the founder of SAAR® Media in Melbourne. His ability to empower teams to embrace change has been a key factor in their success.
“True progress in leadership comes from embracing equality and inclusivity. Through digital marketing, we can amplify the voices and stories that drive meaningful change, aligning with The 100% Project’s mission of creating a balanced and fair future for all.”
Dav’s unwavering commitment to equality and inclusivity is not just a personal belief, but a professional mission that aligns perfectly with The 100% Project’s goal of promoting gender balance in leadership. His belief in the power of digital marketing as a tool for advocacy and progress clearly demonstrates his dedication to our shared mission, providing reassurance and confidence in his alignment.
Justine Szalay
DIRECTOR
Integrated Brand Marketing | Social Impact Strategy | Advocacy Campaigns
Justine is a seasoned marketing and social impact professional with over 14 years of experience crafting brand, digital, campaign, and impact strategies. She’s a natural at turning communications challenges into opportunities and thrives on helping others, a passion which extends into her work as a certified coach.
Justine has had the privilege of collaborating with some of the industry’s most talented people and impactful brands. With a proven track record in envisioning and implementing brand, communication, and impact initiatives, Justine supports leaders of purpose-driven businesses and ambitious nonprofits to turn ideas into reality.
A dedicated advocate for gender equality and women in leadership, Justine strives to create opportunities for diverse voices to be heard and valued in every space she enters. Whether leading teams or consulting on strategy, her guiding principle is simple yet powerful: Stay curious, always.
Kaione Corrigan
DIRECTOR
Product Management | Growth Strategy | Leadership
Kaione is a digital product leader with more than 15 years’ experience across insurance, telecommunications, technology, retail and media. She specialises in product and growth strategy, experimentation, and simplifying complex digital experiences to improve customer and commercial outcomes.
She has been active in workplace gender equality for many years, leading employee networks and initiatives focused on inclusion and career progression. Kaione is particularly interested in turning good intentions into practical action and addressing the systems and everyday decisions that influence who is heard, supported and able to progress.
Drawing on her interest in behavioural science, she brings a practical, evidence led perspective to understanding how bias shapes decisions - and how organisations can design fairer, more effective workplaces.
Paul Starr
DIRECTOR
Organisational Psychology | Leadership & Culture | Equity & Fairness
Paul is a Company Director with People Measures, bringing 30 years' experience in leadership, culture and talent. Throughout his career, and before it, he has held a strong belief in the dignity of the individual, and in equity, justice and fairness for all people, including all genders. That conviction traces back to his early years, having been raised by a single mother, the daughter of Holocaust survivors, and watching her navigate significant hardship without the opportunities or privilege afforded to others.
Paul's academic background is in organisational psychology, and his career has mostly been in leadership consulting, alongside some senior internal roles. Prior to joining People Measures, he spent five years at Amcor, where he was responsible for organisation-wide initiatives across 35,000 employees in 44 countries, and served as Chair of the inaugural Global Diversity Council.
Outside work, Paul is a husband and father of two adult sons. He enjoys the gym and running, discovering new destinations with his wife (and occasionally the kids, when he and his wife are feeling generous), and anything to do with good food, from market shopping to cooking to simply eating something great made with love.
Donna Naismith
DIRECTOR
Organisational Psychology | People & Culture | Research
Donna is an Organisational Psychologist (Registrar) with a lifelong interest in women’s wellbeing, gender equity, workplaces, learning and leadership. Donna holds a Master of Business in HR & IR and a Master of Psychology (Organisational), and brings more than two decades of senior HR experience to the Topp team.
Donna joined The 100% Project’s Research Committee in 2022 as part of her Master’s in Psychology program and in TOPP’s research and volunteer community, Donna found a place where her values and interests align. Alongside her Chair of Research Committee role, Donna now also serves as a Board Director.
"I think if you ask most people if they want a workplace (and world) that is fair and equitable, they would say yes. Our research contributes to the conversation and provides insights into evidence-based actions that organisational leaders can take to advance gender equity outcomes. If our work helps someone understand a little bit more, on why gender equity matters, it's a step in the right direction."
Michael Bishop
DIRECTOR
Michael is an internationally admitted technology lawyer with more than 25 years' experience and expertise in AI governance, digital products, technology strategy, privacy, cybersecurity, regulatory compliance and board governance. He is passionate about helping boards and executive teams understand the opportunities and risks presented by rapidly evolving and converging technologies.
Throughout his long corporate career, Michael has seen first-hand that the strongest teams are those that bring diverse perspectives to decision-making. He believes inclusive leadership is not only the right outcome for individuals, but also a commercial imperative that strengthens innovation, governance and organisational performance. That experience led to Michael being an executive sponsor for LGBTQIA + initiatives for his prior employer.
Through his involvement with The 100% Project, Michael is committed to advancing practical, evidence-based initiatives that promote gender-balanced leadership and create workplaces where everyone has the opportunity to grow and thrive in inclusive environments.
JOIN US
Without our volunteers, our organisation would come to a standstill, and so would our cause.
Our Marketing & Events and Research volunteer roles are flexible and can work around current work and study commitments. If you’d like to help us achieve our vision, please get in touch!