DR HEIDI MUMME (SHE/HER)

About Dr Heidi Mumme

Based in Hobart, Tasmania, Heidi Mumme is the owner/director of MI-Fish Consulting and a researcher/facilitator for affectus. Heidi holds a science degree (Marine and Environmental Biology major), a MAppSc (aquaculture), a PhD (pearl oyster cellular physiology) and a Diploma of Work, Health and Safety. Heidi is the immediate past Chair, and current Tasmanian director of Women in Seafood Australasia, the only national organisation in Australia representing and supporting women in the seafood industry. Heidi is a Board member of Seafood Maritime Training Tasmania and a member of a number of industry committees focussed on research, industry capability and capacity, and safety and wellbeing. Working in fisheries and aquaculture for over 25 years, Heidi has a diverse skill base through the varied roles held within industry giving her a broad and deep understanding of all sectors. She thrives on the opportunity to work with future leaders of the seafood industry, building their confidence and knowledge to find their own leadership space.

Celebrating Divya: The impact of her work

“I am completely humbled to be the recipient of this award, I consider it a privilege to work in the spaces I do, building confidence, resilience and opportunities for women and emerging leaders within the seafood industry. If doing the work I love can be impactful for others in some small way, then I am very fortunate. My passion is to show the next generations, and in particular my two girls, that there are no limits to what you can achieve, only those you place on yourself. ”