Anita Siassios, located in Melbourne Australia, land of the Wurundjeri people

Anita Siassios is the President and founder of Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) Australia affiliate. Inspired by WiCyS Founder Dr Ambereen Siraj, Anita established the Australian Affiliate in July 2020 to create a supportive community where people can learn, connect, and grow across cyber security  discipline.

Based in Melbourne, Australia, on the lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people of the Kulin Nation, Anita has over 35 years of experience across banking, technology, customer experience, privacy, and operational leadership. Her cyber security journey began in 2018 while establishing a Privacy Centre of Excellence, where she gained a deep appreciation of the cyber security ecosystem and the significant impact cyber incidents and data breaches can have on individuals, organisations, and communities.

Anita is passionate about creating opportunities for women and emerging professionals to build meaningful careers in cyber security. Under her leadership, WiCyS Australia has grown into an international award-winning affiliate that supports students, career changers, and industry professionals through networking, mentoring, education, and community engagement initiatives.

In addition to her work with WiCyS Australia, Anita serves as a Board Member of Women Leading Privacy with the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) and is a Committee Member of the ANZ Retired Officers Club. She is also completing a Juris Doctor, further strengthening her expertise in privacy, governance, regulation, and digital trust.

Proud of her Greek heritage and as the eldest of three sisters, Anita is driven by a strong belief in the power of community, education, and mentorship to create positive change and inspire the next generation of leaders.

Sheridan's focus is to help more women see a place for themselves in cyber, support those already here to keep progressing, and build a connected, practical community where capability is shared and strengthened. We need to start with people.

She didn’t start her career in cyber. She built it leading through risk, regulation, and transformation in financial services. What she've learned is this: the difference isn’t the framework, the tool, or the policy. It’s whether people understand what matters and choose to act.

That’s why WiCyS matters to her. It’s not just about representation. It’s about unlocking capability — bringing more women into the industry, backing them to stay, and creating pathways for them to lead.

When people have connection, clarity and confidence, they step forward. When they step forward, capability grows. When capability grows, resilience follows.

Divya Sangar located in Melbourne Australia, land of the Wurundjeri people 

Divya brings over 20 years of experience across various technical and sales roles in the IT, Telecom and Datacentre industries. Her journey has fuelled her passion for tech diversity, particularly due to the lack of female role models she encountered early in her career and education.  Even when she graduated in Bachelor of Science in Physics & Computing Science, she was one of only two female students at graduation.

Divya has been a dedicated mentor to women starting their careers in Tech and Telco in the organisations she has worked in.  She is deeply committed to cybersecurity safety and awareness, recognizing the importance of protecting online services in today's digital age.

Inspired by the welcoming environment and meaningful conversations in her first WiCyS morning coffee catchup, Divya became an WiCyS active member shortly after.

Outside of her professional life, Divya is a proud mother of twin boys she shares with her husband Luke and is the youngest of three sisters.

Jane Arriagada, located in Melbourne Australia, land of the Wurundjeri people

Jane is founding member of WiCyS Australia affiliate passionate about diversity, inclusion, and creating opportunities for women to thrive in cybersecurity and technology. She is a strong advocate for raising awareness of cyber threats and promoting personal privacy and online safety within the community.

With a consulting background, Jane is an experienced Project Delivery Lead who has successfully delivered a range of regulatory, compliance, privacy, cybersecurity, and technology transformation initiatives. Her work has provided extensive experience in international privacy standards, data management, data governance, and cybersecurity frameworks within the banking and financial services sector. She is passionate about helping organisations strengthen their privacy and cybersecurity capabilities and foster a culture of trust and accountability.

One of Jane's recent achievements was leading the development of a global Data Breach Playbook, helping organisations prepare for and respond effectively to privacy and security incidents.

Jane enjoys the challenge of continuous learning and is committed to encouraging more women to pursue careers in technology and cybersecurity, particularly those from non-traditional STEM and career backgrounds.

Gayathri is a Master of Cybersecurity student at RMIT University with over three years of experience in IT support and security operations. Her journey into cybersecurity began with a curiosity about online safety and a desire to understand how technology shapes our world. This curiosity has grown into a passion for creating secure, resilient systems and helping others navigate the digital landscape confidently.

She is particularly fascinated by ethical hacking, cloud security, and uncovering vulnerabilities - not just to solve problems, but to learn continuously and inspire others to explore the field.

Gayathri is committed to empowering women and underrepresented groups in STEM, and to fostering communities where students can grow, take risks, and build confidence in their abilities.

Paige is a cyber educator, and community builder who has helped 600+ professionals think like attackers. Before moving into cyber security, Paige started her career in marketing and consulting where she developed a deep understanding of communication and what influences human behaviour. She dedicates her time to designing awareness campaigns that push culture change that have real organisational impact. All with one goal in mind — make cyber accessible, strategic, and fun! Paige's first industry event was a WiCyS coffee catch up, which left her feeling a strong sense of belonging and inspiration. From this first introduction, she decided to focus on assisting university students and career changers, driving the WiCyS mission of advancing women in cyber, particularly at the tertiary level. Leading with this commitment, she went on to mentor aspiring professionals, helping advance their skills and her own. This knowledge-sharing is the force behind everything she does, and continues to shape what she hopes to achieve in the future. When not building cyber capability, she enjoys spending her free time writing on her blog, and spending time with family.