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Lunch & Learn: Empowering Women in Super: Your WIS Membership Benefits, Who We Are and What We Do

Event Details

When: Friday 25 July 2025

Start Time: 12:00 PM

End Time: 1:00 PM

Where: Online, via Teams

Open to: Members and non members
Suitable for: All levels
Event type: Online

Join us for an engaging Lunch and Learn event hosted by Women in Super (WIS), open to both members and non-members. This session will provide an overview of WIS – what we aim to do, who we work with and exclusive member benefits. Hear from the Chairs of our four National committees—Professional Development, Policy, Events, and ARC—as well as an introduction from Jo, our CEO. Everyone is welcome. This event is aimed at those who would like a refresher of what membership to WIS includes so that they can capitalise on their membership, or become a new member. Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and contribute to the growth and success of women in superannuation.

By the end of this event you’ll:

  • Understand the valuable benefits included in WIS membership
  • Discover the wonderful work that WIS have achieved – past, present and what’s in our sights for the future
  • Learn about the events you can get involved with, for your personal and professional development

Jo Kowalczyk, CEO of Women in Super

Jo Kowalczyk is the CEO of Women in Super (WIS) - the peak superannuation body exclusively for women; working with women to provide support and opportunities for professional development and networking; and to advocate for a superannuation system that has gender equality at its core. Jo has over two decades of experience in the education and trade union movement; from advocate to academic, organiser to official, - and everything in between. Jo is passionate about member engagement and development and is excited about the work that WIS is doing with its members advocating for meaningful change for women’s retirement outcomes.

Natalie Lister, Director of Women in Super and the Chair of the Audit, Risk & Compliance Committee

Natalie is the Executive Manager Super Recoveries at Industry Funds Services and is responsible for the operations and growth of the Super Recoveries team, as well as overseeing service delivery and development, ensuring services meet the needs of clients. She previously held the role of Head of Finance, with over 20 years of experience in the Superannuation Industry. Natalie holds a Bachelor of Business (Accountancy), Graduate Diploma in Chartered Accounting, Master of Applied Finance and is a member of Chartered Accounts Australia & New Zealand.

Victoria Jones, Director of Women in Super and the Chair of the Professional Development Committee

Victoria is Capability and Leadership Manager at UniSuper and is passionate about creating meaningful learning opportunities for WIS members. She is a Learning & Development professional with over 20 years of experience in consulting, designing, and delivering diverse learning initiatives across higher education, retail, and financial services in Australia and the UK. Before joining the super sector in 2019, Victoria held previous positions at Specsavers, Forever New and The Arcadia Group in London and believes that moving into superannuation was the best decision for her personal and professional development.

Ailsa Goodwin, Director of Women in Super and the Chair of the Policy Committee

Ailsa has been a member of Women in Super's Policy Committee since 2017 and Chair since 2023. She is Head of Risk and Compliance at the Victorian Funds Management Corporation. Before joining VFMC, Ailsa led Cbus' Advocacy, Policy and Government Relations functions, then established and led Cbus' Regulatory Affairs function. Ailsa is passionate about super policy and has also worked in policy leadership roles at the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees and Industry Super Australia (together, now the Super Members Council) and ASIC.

Morgan Houston, Director and Chair of the Events Committee

Morgan is a strategic partnership leader with a passion for driving meaningful collaboration in the for-purpose, charitable, and healthcare sectors. At HESTA, she cultivates innovative partnerships and financial wellness programs designed to empower members to face their financial future with confidence. Morgan is committed to creating opportunities that deliver lasting impact for HESTA members, 80% of whom are women, and the broader community. Prior to HESTA she held a number of marketing and events focused positions at some of Australia’s most iconic not for profits, including her work leading special events across the much-loved McGrath Foundation’s Pink Test. 

Speakers

Ailsa Goodwin Ailsa Goodwin
Director of Women in Super and the Chair of the Policy Committee 
Morgan Houston Morgan Houston
Director and Chair of the Events Committee
Victoria Jones Victoria Jones
Director of Women in Super and the Chair of the Professional Development Committee 
Jo Kowalczyk Jo Kowalczyk
CEO of Women in Super 
Natalie Lister Natalie Lister
Director of Women in Super and the Chair of the Professional Development Committee 

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