In celebration of International Women’s Day 2024, the 42nd Greek Festival of Sydney, in collaboration with The Greek Herald, will hold an inspiring event to recognise and celebrate the remarkable achievements of Greek women in Australia and around the world.
Taking place on Friday, 8 March 2024, at the Prince Henry Centre at Little Bay, Sydney from 6.30pm, the IWD event will feature a dynamic panel discussion highlighting the diverse contributions of multigenerational Greek women to multicultural communities.
The esteemed panellists for the night are:
- Andriana Simos: Panel Moderator & Digital Editor at The Greek Herald
- Jenny Zagas: Principal at Lucas Gardens School & Disability Advocate
- Anais Menounos: Sydney Lawyer & Co-founder of the St Nicholas Mission Academy in Ghana, Africa
- Marika Kontellis: Director at Zakumi Consulting, CEO at Inner Sydney Voice, CEO at Council on the Ageing NSW
- Yiana Roumeliotis: Community Engagement Officer at the Addison Road Community Organisation
In the lead up to the event – which will also feature the inaugural presentation of The Greek Herald Woman of the Year award – we will showcase each panellist and their accomplishments.
Who is Jenny Zagas:
From a young age, Jenny knew she wanted to be a teacher and work in the area of disability.
Central to all of her education roles has been her vision to ensure every student receives a rich, comprehensive education that provides them with skills that take them beyond the classroom walls and into the community.
As an educational leader, she has had the privilege of leading schools that cater for students with disabilities and mental health challenges, as well as students receiving their education within juvenile justice centre. She prides herself on the equitable implementation of programs and initiatives that support the learning needs of all students.
Currently, she is the principal of Lucas Gardens School. Working in tandem with a team of educators, Lucas Gardens school supports the complex learning needs of students from 4 to 18 years of age who have a severe or moderate intellectual disability.
As the principal, she models a collaborative school culture where everyone is respected, valued and acknowledged, creating an environment where staff and students have the opportunity to thrive.
Her Head and Heart leadership style has seen her nurture, support and mentor aspiring leaders, to ensure that future generations of students are supported by outstanding leaders committed to excellence.
Admission to the event is free, but booking is essential via the following link: https://trybooking.com/COSLU
Event Details:
- WHAT: Celebrating International Women’s Day
- WHEN: Friday 8 March 2024, 6.30pm
- WHERE: Prince Henry Centre, 2 Coast Hospital Rd, Little Bay, NSW, 2036
- FREE EVENT | Bookings Essential via this link: https://trybooking.com/COSLU
