Patricia Kelly PSM GAICD
Chair
Who we are
Inspiring Australia's future STEM leaders
For more than 40 years, the National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) has been helping young Australians discover where a passion for STEM can take them.
We're an independent, not-for-profit charity that delivers immersive programs connecting students and young adults with universities, industry, researchers and each other. Our goal is simple: inspire curiosity, build confidence and help young people make informed decisions about their future.
What we believe
Our values
Communicate with integrity
We communicate with integrity and openness, in everything we do.
Foster trust
We foster trust and inclusive collaboration across our community.
Drive clarity
We drive clarity, accountability and results.
Champion wellbeing
We champion wellbeing, kindness and compassion.
Recognise people
We recognise people and their achievements.
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Alumni nationwide
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Our people
Board & leadership
The people guiding NYSF’s mission.
The Hon Kate Lundy
Deputy Chair
Dr Subho Banerjee
Secretary
Sally Vardy GAICD
Finance Director
Kim Dyball
Director
Dr Matt Wenham
Director
Vaishnavi Muddam
Alumni Director
Simon Cubitt OAM FCA FCPA GAICD PHF
Rotary Liaison Officer
Dr Melanie Bagg GAICD
Chief Executive Officer
Sam Mostyn AC
Patron
Professor Tanya Monro AC
Science Patron
Our people
Team NYSF
The team bringing experiences to life.
Dr Melanie Bagg GAICD
Chief Executive Officer
Anita Fitch
Chief Operating and Financial Officer
Sally Wagnon
External Relations Manager
Ayla Connolly
Communications Lead
Sarah Crowe
Events Lead
Andrew Giumelli
Programs and Events Manager
Chrissie Erickson
Programs Lead
Tara Cheng
Programs Officer
Chanel Fowler
HR and Finance Officer
Jerene Leong
Executive Officer
Edmund Villasis
Technology and Systems Lead
Our founding partner
Rotary, since the very beginning
Rotary has supported NYSF since the very beginning. Today, Rotary clubs across Australia continue to help young people access our programs through scholarships, volunteering and community support.
What we do
Our programs
School holidays
NYSF STEM Hubs
Non-residential STEM experiences a little closer to home, held throughout the year.
Past participants
Student Staff Leadership
Step up as a leader and help run NYSF for the next cohort.
Event
National Youth STEM Summit
Our three-day early-career conference built to equip you with the skills needed to succeed.