Our Alumni
Our Alumni
A national network of women shaping culture, community and leadership across Australia.
A national network of women shaping culture, community and leadership across Australia.
In Her Name, Always
In Her Name, Always
Being an alumna of In Her Name means more than completing a program. It means belonging to a lifelong network of women committed to leadership, collaboration and collective impact.
Our alumni continue to be supported, amplified and connected as mentors, advocates and leaders shaping the next generation.
Being an alumna of In Her Name means more than completing a program. It means belonging to a lifelong network of women committed to leadership, collaboration and collective impact. Our alumni continue to be supported, amplified and connected as mentors, advocates and leaders shaping the next generation.
Yuliya Lozovyk
2024 Recipient, NSW
Yuliya Lozovyk was awarded the 2025 scholarship for founding By Yuliya and for the clarity of vision driving her fragrance brand. By Yuliya is a perfume mist brand rooted in self expression and empowerment, with a clear focus on making high quality fragrance accessible to women. The brand also reflects Yuliya’s commitment to encouraging young women to take risks, start businesses, and lead with confidence. The scholarship supported the next phase of Yuliya’s business journey, including new product development, sustainability initiatives, and brand growth. In 2025, she launched a new product line, secured a national stockist partnership with The Iconic, and was recognised in Cosmopolitan Magazine’s 2025 Beauty Awards for Packaging for the Planet. She was awarded for building a brand that combines purpose, commercial momentum, and a strong understanding of sustainable growth.Explore By Yuliya and follow her work on Instagram at @byyuliyafragrances and visit her site at www.byyuliya.com.au
Bellamore Ndayikeze
2023 Joint Recipient, WA
Bellamore Ndayikeze was awarded the AMF x Carla Zampatti Scholarship for founding BN Collective and for her commitment to activating leadership in others. Through BN Collective, she is creating a structured platform that supports emerging young leaders from diverse cultural backgrounds by providing them clarity, connection, and a pathway to pursue their goals. The scholarship enabled her to solidify a comprehensive business plan and connect with expert mentorship that sharpened her strategic approach and strengthened her foundation. Bellamore was awarded for her leadership in building capacity, for investing in others, and for forging systems that expand access and visibility for young women across communities. Follow Bellamore’s journey and discover more about BN Collective on instagram @bncollective
Maryjane Amos
2023 Joint Recipient, VIC
Maryjane Amos was awarded the AMF x Carla Zampatti Scholarship for founding MuveBox and for her leadership in building a business that reimagines everyday practice with purpose. MuveBox challenges the status quo in moving logistics by offering a sustainable, reusable alternative to single-use cardboard. The scholarship supported Maryjane to scale her business, expand her operational capability, and strengthen her capacity to deliver environmental and social value through enterprise. She was recognised for her clarity of vision, her commitment to sustainable practice, and her ability to lead a business that reflects a future-facing approach to environmental responsibility and community empowerment. Her award signals a new kind of leadership, where commerce and care are inseparable. Follow Maryjane’s work and explore MuveBox on instagram at @muvebox and visit her website at www.muvebox.com.au
Natacha Adanlessossi
2022 Distinction Prize Recipient, VIC
Natacha Adanlessossi was awarded the 2022 Distinction Prize in recognition of her entrepreneurial leadership and the sustained growth of AFRO – Hair by Natacha. Her business responds directly to a gap in the market which is delivering specialised Afro hair services in regional Victoria where access has historically been limited. Beyond service provision, Natacha has built a vertically integrated practice, developing more than 15 Afro hair products alongside a range of face and body soaps. Since receiving the AMF x Carla Zampatti Scholarship, she has expanded her qualifications, strengthened her operational capabilities, and scaled her client base while navigating the regulatory and commercial demands of a growing small business.Her leadership extends beyond her own enterprise. Through active engagement with the alumni community, Natacha contributes to industry insight, mentorship, and collective growth. She was awarded for building with intention and for turning expertise into access, opportunity, and long-term impact. Discover Natacha’s work and follow her journey on Instagram: @afrohairbynatacha and visit her website at www.afrohairbynatacha.com.au
Sofia Abel
2022 Recipient, QLD
Sofia Abel was awarded the AMF x Carla Zampatti Scholarship for founding Cienti the Label and for the strength of her design practice as an emerging fashion leader. As the founder of the label, Sofia has demonstrated technical capability and commercial awareness through collections that prioritise sustainable production and long-term wear. Her work reflects a clear understanding of how design decisions translate into responsible manufacturing and viable business outcomes. The scholarship enabled Sofia to further develop her skills across patternmaking, garment construction, brand development, and business operations. It also supported industry engagement, including an internship at Carla Zampatti HQ, where she gained practical insight into the operational and strategic functions of a high-end fashion house. She was awarded for founding with intention and for building a fashion business positioned for relevance, responsibility, and growth within the Australian fashion industry. Follow Sofia’s work and explore Cienti the Label on Instagram at @cienti.thelabel and visit her website at www.cientithelabel.com/
Yuliya Lozovyk
2024 Recipient, NSW
Yuliya Lozovyk was awarded the 2025 scholarship for founding By Yuliya and for the clarity of vision driving her fragrance brand. By Yuliya is a perfume mist brand rooted in self expression and empowerment, with a clear focus on making high quality fragrance accessible to women. The brand also reflects Yuliya’s commitment to encouraging young women to take risks, start businesses, and lead with confidence. The scholarship supported the next phase of Yuliya’s business journey, including new product development, sustainability initiatives, and brand growth. In 2025, she launched a new product line, secured a national stockist partnership with The Iconic, and was recognised in Cosmopolitan Magazine’s 2025 Beauty Awards for Packaging for the Planet. She was awarded for building a brand that combines purpose, commercial momentum, and a strong understanding of sustainable growth.Explore By Yuliya and follow her work on Instagram at @byyuliyafragrances and visit her site at www.byyuliya.com.au
Bellamore Ndayikeze
2023 Joint Recipient, WA
Bellamore Ndayikeze was awarded the AMF x Carla Zampatti Scholarship for founding BN Collective and for her commitment to activating leadership in others. Through BN Collective, she is creating a structured platform that supports emerging young leaders from diverse cultural backgrounds by providing them clarity, connection, and a pathway to pursue their goals. The scholarship enabled her to solidify a comprehensive business plan and connect with expert mentorship that sharpened her strategic approach and strengthened her foundation. Bellamore was awarded for her leadership in building capacity, for investing in others, and for forging systems that expand access and visibility for young women across communities. Follow Bellamore’s journey and discover more about BN Collective on instagram @bncollective
Maryjane Amos
2023 Joint Recipient, VIC
Maryjane Amos was awarded the AMF x Carla Zampatti Scholarship for founding MuveBox and for her leadership in building a business that reimagines everyday practice with purpose. MuveBox challenges the status quo in moving logistics by offering a sustainable, reusable alternative to single-use cardboard. The scholarship supported Maryjane to scale her business, expand her operational capability, and strengthen her capacity to deliver environmental and social value through enterprise. She was recognised for her clarity of vision, her commitment to sustainable practice, and her ability to lead a business that reflects a future-facing approach to environmental responsibility and community empowerment. Her award signals a new kind of leadership, where commerce and care are inseparable. Follow Maryjane’s work and explore MuveBox on instagram at @muvebox and visit her website at www.muvebox.com.au
Natacha Adanlessossi
2022 Distinction Prize Recipient, VIC
Natacha Adanlessossi was awarded the 2022 Distinction Prize in recognition of her entrepreneurial leadership and the sustained growth of AFRO – Hair by Natacha. Her business responds directly to a gap in the market which is delivering specialised Afro hair services in regional Victoria where access has historically been limited. Beyond service provision, Natacha has built a vertically integrated practice, developing more than 15 Afro hair products alongside a range of face and body soaps. Since receiving the AMF x Carla Zampatti Scholarship, she has expanded her qualifications, strengthened her operational capabilities, and scaled her client base while navigating the regulatory and commercial demands of a growing small business.Her leadership extends beyond her own enterprise. Through active engagement with the alumni community, Natacha contributes to industry insight, mentorship, and collective growth. She was awarded for building with intention and for turning expertise into access, opportunity, and long-term impact. Discover Natacha’s work and follow her journey on Instagram: @afrohairbynatacha and visit her website at www.afrohairbynatacha.com.au
Sofia Abel
2022 Recipient, QLD
Sofia Abel was awarded the AMF x Carla Zampatti Scholarship for founding Cienti the Label and for the strength of her design practice as an emerging fashion leader. As the founder of the label, Sofia has demonstrated technical capability and commercial awareness through collections that prioritise sustainable production and long-term wear. Her work reflects a clear understanding of how design decisions translate into responsible manufacturing and viable business outcomes. The scholarship enabled Sofia to further develop her skills across patternmaking, garment construction, brand development, and business operations. It also supported industry engagement, including an internship at Carla Zampatti HQ, where she gained practical insight into the operational and strategic functions of a high-end fashion house. She was awarded for founding with intention and for building a fashion business positioned for relevance, responsibility, and growth within the Australian fashion industry. Follow Sofia’s work and explore Cienti the Label on Instagram at @cienti.thelabel and visit her website at www.cientithelabel.com/
In Her Name - A data driven approach
In Her Name - A data driven approach
Research shows that young migrant and refugee women across Australia are highly ambitious and actively building careers, businesses, and creative work. Yet many face barriers that limit access to opportunity, including financial constraints, limited professional networks, geographic disadvantage, and the non recognition of overseas qualifications.
At the same time, evidence shows that when migrants are supported to work at their skill level, Australia’s economy and communities benefit significantly. This research reinforces a clear conclusion. Talent exists across every community, but opportunity is not always equally accessible. Investing early in the leadership and potential of young multicultural women strengthens Australia’s social and economic future
Read more about our research and why this movement matters.
