KIT MCMAHON

About Kit McMahon, GAICD

Kit McMahon is a visionary executive leader and intersectional feminist advocate with over 25 years of experience driving systemic reform in gender equity, education, and social justice. Currently CEO of Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE) and National Convenor of WAVE , Kit is a Director and former Chair of Tradeswomen Australia , and was the inaugural Chair of Gender Equity Victoria.

Renowned for her collaborative leadership style, Kit has successfully led and worked in partnership to secure significant funding for gender equality initiatives across health, vocational education, and workplaces. She also serves as Co-Chair of the Independent Collective of Survivors and is a PhD candidate at Griffith University, combining executive acumen with deep research to dismantle systemic barriers for women.

Celebrating Kit: The impact of her work

“Being selected for this award is both humbling and energising. For over 25 years, I’ve worked to challenge gender segregation in vocational education and champion women’s equality – not because the path is easy, but because every woman and girl deserves to pursue their ambitions without barriers. I’ve learned that meaningful change requires patience, persistence, and collaboration across generations. We build on the work of those who cleared the path before us, and we lead alongside countless others who share this vision. This recognition belongs to all of us working to create a more equitable Australia—in our workplaces, our communities, and our systems.”