Myli Library is celebrating International Women’s Day on March 10th
At Myli, we are passionate about celebrating women's achievements and empowering young women to thrive. As part of our International Women’s Day Celebrations, we are inviting girls from the local schools to celebrate two successful women from our community, Deb Leonard and Hannah Eisen.
There will be discussion about women’s achievements and thriving in traditionally male dominated spaces: from construction, to law, to politics, to surfing and study choices. Hannah and Deb are both passionate and proud about their roles in paving the way for women in male dominated spheres of work and play. It will be an opportunity for students and their teachers to ask questions, to eat food and celebrate.
We trust that the inspiration gained from the morning will serve your students to go back to school to share with their student community and kick their own goals and change the world.
Hannah Eisen
Hannah is a project manager, architect and interior designer who is also heavily involved in the community.
She is passionate about architecture and design, sport and recreation, community infrastructure and environmentally sustainable design. Hannah has a unique experience in governance and legal within local government, architecture and design and project management, as well as a devotion to healthy living, travel, the environment, sport, and architecture which blurs the boundaries between work and personal life.
Hannah brings social innovation, enthusiasm, and personal experience to the projects she works on, enabling better outcomes for our communities. She works collaboratively and inclusively and pushes boundaries while providing well considered decisions and advice towards the delivery of organisational strategy for better community outcomes.
Currently Hannah is completing a Diploma of Governance via a scholarship received by State Government, she is undertaking a Fellowship called 'Women Leading Locally' and is President of the Phillip Island Boardriders Club. She works full time as a Senior Project Manager at Bass Coast Shire Council where she is leading the construction of the Cowes Cultural and Community Centre and the Wonthaggi Activity Centre Streetscapes Masterplan as well as running her own business, HE Consulting, a consulting firm helping people design and construction their dream homes. She also loves activities; yoga, gym, swimming, surfing and walking with her mum are her go-to activities!
Deb Leonard
Deb Leonard is a business owner, lawyer, active community member and mum in Bass Coast. In 2022, she stood as an independent candidate in the Federal election, with aspirations to be the first female elected to our federal seat, and to bring much needed attention and representation to our region. With a groundswell of community support, she achieved over 10% of the primary vote, sending a strong message to the major parties that we demand better representation on issues such as climate action, integrity in government and gender equality
As an active community member and mum, Deb was the Vice President of San Remo Preschool for 2 years; taking an active role in shaping early education for local children attending the centre. Deb is currently on the committee of the Phillip Island Boardriders Club, in role of Supergroms Coordinator where she organises events for children of all surfing abilities in an inclusive and fun environment. Deb also loves to chase the snow with a passion for snowboarding and managing a lodge at Mt Hotham, surfing, being with friends and adventures locally and beyond with her family.
