HerBusiness has appointed multi-award winning businesswomen Amy Lyden as its Advocacy Ambassador, heading up the network’s herVoice advocacy program. Amy Lyden has been an HerBusiness member since 1995. Amy has mentored a number of women through the HerBusiness mentoring program, spearheaded International Women’s Day events and served on the HerBusiness board for a number of years.
“Amy’s passion for supporting women in business is admirable and we are thrilled to have her representing the HerBusiness to government.” said HerBusiness’s CEO, Suzi Dafnis.
The advocacy role has previously been held by HerBusiness Board Member Susan McGrath who continues on the HerBusiness board heading up special projects.
“Women make up 51% of the population, yet many do not have a voice that is heard. I am passionate about amplifying those voices. Decisions are made daily by the government that adversely affect or simply do not consider what women want and need. I am excited to be taking on this very important role.With an election looming, NOW is the time for women to be heard.” Amy Lyden
About Amy Lyden
Amy has won numerous business awards including the 2006 Telstra Business Women”s Awards- NSW – Business Innovation Category, 2002 National Telstra Small Business Award and the 2000 NSW MicroBusiness of the Year. Amy was also selected as the Winner of the Leading Women Entrepreneurs of the World Grant for 2004, an International organisation that helps female entrepreneurs grow their businesses. Amy is currently the CEO of Australian Scholarships Foundation, an organisation that facilitates scholarships for education and training for people who work in the nonprofit sector. Amy is passionate about assisting women in business served on the Advisory Board of HerBusiness from 2003 to 2006, her last role being Chairperson.
About herVoice
In response to many requests from our community, herVoice, through the stewardship of HerBusiness’s Board Member Susan McGrath, was established by the ABN in 2008 to give Australian businesswomen a voice about issues that impact on its members’ business, lifestyle, interests and wellbeing. herVoice was created in response to numerous requests for HerBusiness to take a leading role in public policy development, advocacy and lobbying on issues relating to Australian business women and female entrepreneurs.
herVoice takes the concerns of the HerBusiness’s community to government and industry, advocating and lobbying to make a real difference.
