Sara Ogston

Sara Ogston

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Research tech . Board Member. Diversity in tech champion. Water baby

  • Education

    • Vassar College

      1999 - 2003
      Bachelors of Arts
    • King's College London

      2005 - 2006
      Master of Science - MS
  • Experience

    • Women 4 STEM

      Jan 2017 - now
      Grad Girls Director
    • University of Melbourne

      May 2023 - now
      • Head of Integration and Product Development

        Jan 2024 - now
      • Head of Research Application and Service Integration

        May 2023 - now
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Jira Fundamentals Badge

      Atlassian
      Jun 2022
      View certificate certificate
    • Prince 2 Practioner

      APMG International
      Aug 2011
    • Confluence Fundamentals Badge

      Atlassian
      Jun 2022
      View certificate certificate
    • ITIL®4 Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management

      PeopleCert
      Apr 2019
    • AGILE Project Management Practitioner

      APMG International
      May 2014
    • Managing Successful Programs (MSP) Practicioner

      APMG International
      Sept 2012
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Sara Ogston
      University of Melbourne Excellence Awards for Professional Excellence and Innovation The University of Melbourne Dec 2022
    • Awarded to Sara Ogston
      Shortlisted 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 Ogston
      2018 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 Ogston
      Tech 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 Ogston
      Nominated for Outstanding Contribution 2013 for Excellence in Working Together University of Melbourne - ITS Dec 2013
    • Awarded to Sara Ogston
      Nominated 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
      Women 4 STEMAssociated with Sara Ogston
    • Founder and Co-Facilitator

      Issued by LeanIn Down Under on Sept 2013
      LeanIn Down UnderAssociated with Sara Ogston
    • Associate Board Member

      Issued by Vic ICT For Women on Dec 2014
      Vic ICT For WomenAssociated with Sara Ogston
    • Member Of The Management Board

      Issued by Brunswick Creche & Day Nursery on Dec 2019
      Brunswick Creche & Day NurseryAssociated with Sara Ogston