
Sara Ogston
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About me
Research tech . Board Member. Diversity in tech champion. Water baby
Education

Vassar College
1999 - 2003Bachelors of Arts
King's College London
2005 - 2006Master of Science - MS
Experience

Women 4 STEM
Jan 2017 - nowGrad Girls Director
University of Melbourne
May 2023 - nowHead of Integration and Product Development
Jan 2024 - nowHead of Research Application and Service Integration
May 2023 - now
Licenses & Certifications
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Jira Fundamentals Badge
AtlassianJun 2022 
Prince 2 Practioner
APMG InternationalAug 2011- View certificate

Confluence Fundamentals Badge
AtlassianJun 2022 
ITIL®4 Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management
PeopleCertApr 2019
AGILE Project Management Practitioner
APMG InternationalMay 2014
Managing Successful Programs (MSP) Practicioner
APMG InternationalSept 2012
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Sara OgstonUniversity of Melbourne Excellence Awards for Professional Excellence and Innovation The University of Melbourne Dec 2022
- Awarded to Sara OgstonShortlisted in Nurturing Employability -APAC Reimagine Education Conference Nov 2019 Reimagine Education is a global conference and competition, open to educational innovators from all around the world. The conference brings together edtech startups, academic faculty from top institutions, Chief Innovation Officers, university leadership, teachers, and other stakeholders in the future of teaching and learning. The Reimagine Education Awards – the ‘Oscars’ of Education – reward innovative approaches that enhance student learning outcomes and employability, offering… Show more Reimagine Education is a global conference and competition, open to educational innovators from all around the world. The conference brings together edtech startups, academic faculty from top institutions, Chief Innovation Officers, university leadership, teachers, and other stakeholders in the future of teaching and learning. The Reimagine Education Awards – the ‘Oscars’ of Education – reward innovative approaches that enhance student learning outcomes and employability, offering $50,000 in funding to the overall winners.https://www.reimagine-education.com/The Reimagine Education Nurturing Employability Award is awarded to projects that demonstrates a link between their project’s approach and improved employability outcomes. This is an intern Show less
- Awarded to Sara Ogston2018 Tech Diversity Victorian Minister's Diversity Award Hon Philip Dalidakis MP, Victorian Minister for Trade & Investment, Innovation & the Digital Economy, Small Business. September 1, 2018 The #TechDiversity Awards recognise individuals and groups that are raising awareness and creating change through diversity initiatives and programs.Nominations display outstanding expressions of leadership, behaviour, commitment and courage – key touchstones that embrace inclusion and drive diversity.The Victorian Minister's Diversity Award is a special award presented and decided by the Honorable Philip Dalidakis MP, Victorian Minister for Trade & Investment, Innovation & the… Show more The #TechDiversity Awards recognise individuals and groups that are raising awareness and creating change through diversity initiatives and programs.Nominations display outstanding expressions of leadership, behaviour, commitment and courage – key touchstones that embrace inclusion and drive diversity.The Victorian Minister's Diversity Award is a special award presented and decided by the Honorable Philip Dalidakis MP, Victorian Minister for Trade & Investment, Innovation & the Digital Economy, Small Business from the entire field of nominations. Show less
- Awarded to Sara OgstonTech Diversity Merit Award - Education Category Tech Diversity Sep 2018 The #TechDiversity Awards recognise individuals and groups that are raising awareness and creating change through diversity initiatives and programs.Nominations display outstanding expressions of leadership, behaviour, commitment and courage – key touchstones that embrace inclusion and drive diversity.The nominated initiative amplifies diversity awareness achieving a culture of inclusion through conversation, collaboration and action.Nomination assessment is against criteria… Show more The #TechDiversity Awards recognise individuals and groups that are raising awareness and creating change through diversity initiatives and programs.Nominations display outstanding expressions of leadership, behaviour, commitment and courage – key touchstones that embrace inclusion and drive diversity.The nominated initiative amplifies diversity awareness achieving a culture of inclusion through conversation, collaboration and action.Nomination assessment is against criteria that align to #TechDiversity Foundation values:-The uniqueness of the Initiative compared to existing sector programs- Demonstration of Behavioural change within the organisation- The plan to ensure the Commitment to the initiatives ongoing success- Courage exhibited in creating and fostering the initiative- Leadership driving the initiative- Contribution to diversity in science, technology, engineering or maths sectors. Show less
- Awarded to Sara OgstonNominated for Outstanding Contribution 2013 for Excellence in Working Together University of Melbourne - ITS Dec 2013
- Awarded to Sara OgstonNominated for Outstanding Contribution in Excellence in Leadership and Culture University of Melbourne - ITS Dec 2013
Volunteer Experience
Board Member
Issued by Women 4 STEM on Dec 2016
Associated with Sara OgstonFounder and Co-Facilitator
Issued by LeanIn Down Under on Sept 2013
Associated with Sara OgstonAssociate Board Member
Issued by Vic ICT For Women on Dec 2014
Associated with Sara OgstonMember Of The Management Board
Issued by Brunswick Creche & Day Nursery on Dec 2019
Associated with Sara Ogston
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