Dr Marguerite Evans-Galea

Dr Marguerite Evans-Galea 
STEM Executive 

With a finger on the pulse of Australia’s STEM ecosystem, Dr Marguerite Evans-Galea AM is an influential leader change-making at the interface of industry, academia and government. She is Director of Australia’s Cell and Gene Catalyst, a joint venture of the industry peak bodies, AusBiotech and Medicines Australia.   

Dr Evans-Galea has led international research in cell and gene therapy for inherited diseases in the United States and Australia, and established and led high-impact STEM policy and workforce initiatives with the Australian Learned Academies. Playing a pivotal role in elevating diversity and inclusion in Australian STEM to the national agenda, Dr Evans-Galea cofounded Women in STEMM Australia. She also represented Australia as the inaugural keynote speaker for the APEC Women in STEM and Entrepreneurship meetings and served on the Victorian Ministerial Council for Women’s Equality and the SAGE Expert Advisory Group.  

Dr Evans-Galea has received awards for her research and leadership and is an inductee of the Victorian Honour Roll of Women and a Member of the Order of Australia.