Life Sciences in Queensland Podcast

Ep 3 Life Sciences in Queensland - W/ Dr Sarah Pearson

June 09, 2021 Life Sciences Queensland Season 1 Episode 3
Life Sciences in Queensland Podcast
Ep 3 Life Sciences in Queensland - W/ Dr Sarah Pearson
Show Notes

Joining us today is Advance Queensland’s Deputy Director-General* for Innovation, Sarah Pearson. 

Across her career, Sarah has had a significant impact on innovation ecosystems in Australia and overseas. 

She has also led the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to: 

·         build start-up ecosystems 

·         empower entrepreneurs in the Indo-Pacific region 

·         encourage women in STEM 

·         engage globally in economic and commercial diplomacy based on innovation.  

An innovation powerhouse, Sarah is an experienced board director, advisor & executive, scientist and change agent who revels in driving economic, social, environmental and diversity improvements. 

*Postion at time of recording.