Holly Ransom

The Advisory Group seeks to advise the AFL executive and commission regarding the development of the AFL National Women's League. The AFLW is the official AFL competition for women, launched in 2017.

The Advisory Board plays a crucial role in guiding the strategic development of the College of Business both nationally and internationally.

The board consists of business leaders from a range of industries who will work together to further business education and research at RMIT.

The Layne Beachley Aim for the Stars Foundation inspires and empowers Australian girls and women to achieve their goals. The Foundation provides financial and mentoring support to girls and women across Australia to help them achieve their dreams in academic, sport, business, environmental and community pursuits.

In addition to my role as a Board Director I run a 12 month mentoring program for all the recipients of our leadership and community impact grant recipients.

One of the Global Ambassadors appointed to be a part of the +Social Good initiative: a collaboration between the UN Foundation, Mashable, The Gates Foundation to connect leaders around the world who are driving change. We have a particular focus on how digital media and philanthropy are coming together to make the world a better place.

A think-tank of creative minds and a hive of rogue activity, the Shadow Board is an independent group of creative leaders, change-makers and young professionals mobilized to boost Malthouse Theatre connections across diverse audiences, and assist in developing a new generation of avid theatre fans.

Global Voices is a not-for-profit seeking to promote an understanding of and participation in international diplomacy by young Australians. This is done through regular events and research and development opportunities in Australia, and the coordination of Australian delegations to important diplomatic forums abroad, such as APEC and the G20.

In January 2011, a group of like-minded business and community leaders identified a gap in the philanthropic landscape in Western Australia. Giving West is a community resource which supports, encourages, and promotes more effective giving and philanthropy in Western Australia. It aspires to an active and involved culture of giving which makes a difference for the people of Western Australia. During my time as a Board Director I had the privilege of working alongside the Governor and Mrs… Show more

In January 2011, a group of like-minded business and community leaders identified a gap in the philanthropic landscape in Western Australia. Giving West is a community resource which supports, encourages, and promotes more effective giving and philanthropy in Western Australia. It aspires to an active and involved culture of giving which makes a difference for the people of Western Australia. During my time as a Board Director I had the privilege of working alongside the Governor and Mrs McCusker, David Flanagan, John Poynton, Stan Perron, Jan Stewart and many more of the WA leaders I admire and respect to drive an increase in the level, quality and effectiveness of giving in WA. Show less

Youth Focus is a unique independent not for profit organisation that supports vulnerable young people in Western Australia by offering a range of mental health services free of charge, aimed at supporting young people and their families to overcome the issues associated with suicide, depression and self harm.

I am the first young woman to be appointed to the Western Australian Government's Women's Advisory Council. The Council's role is to provide a voice for women throughout the state on specific policy issues and programs and advise the Minister for Women's Interest on behalf of Western Australian women.

This project involves working in the Kenyan slums, this project involves training 22 Kenyan women in business, raising the capital to provide the initial loans and remote managing the businesses in conjunction with our Kenyan partners.

In February 2011, this project was made a semi-finalist in the International Dell Social Innovation Challenge out of more than 1500 global applicants.

The Global Shapers Community, an initiative of the World Economic Forum, is a network of Hubs developed and led by young people who are exceptional in their potential, their achievements and their drive to make a contribution to their communities.

Developing & implementing a risk assessment framework to assess Healthway’s sponsorship opportunities in line with key public health promotion objectives.

• Led Australia’s largest Rotary Club as the world’s youngest ever Rotary President.
• Mobilized 16x the global involvement of youth (32%) and fundraised 22x the global average ($550,000).
• Presented to clubs worldwide on creating sustainable change and working with the Rotary International President to develop a strategy for increased youth engagement in Rotary.
• Rotary Presidency was the subject of the feature story in the April ‘Rotarian’ magazine, which circulates to 1.2… Show more

• Led Australia’s largest Rotary Club as the world’s youngest ever Rotary President.
• Mobilized 16x the global involvement of youth (32%) and fundraised 22x the global average ($550,000).
• Presented to clubs worldwide on creating sustainable change and working with the Rotary International President to develop a strategy for increased youth engagement in Rotary.
• Rotary Presidency was the subject of the feature story in the April ‘Rotarian’ magazine, which circulates to 1.2 million people globally, and the cover story of the 2012 October ‘Rotary Down Under’. Show less

The LEAP Foundation is a US-based not-for-profit that helps high school and college-aged students, get a “7 year LEAP on success”. LEAP does this by inviting over 500 students to the campus of UCLA for a week-long leadership program where the curriculum is based on experiences of those who have accomplished great success.

Having been one of the first five Australian participants on the program in 2010, I became the first Australian coach on the program in 2011 and returned as a coach… Show more

The LEAP Foundation is a US-based not-for-profit that helps high school and college-aged students, get a “7 year LEAP on success”. LEAP does this by inviting over 500 students to the campus of UCLA for a week-long leadership program where the curriculum is based on experiences of those who have accomplished great success.

Having been one of the first five Australian participants on the program in 2010, I became the first Australian coach on the program in 2011 and returned as a coach and a presenter in 2012 and 2013 talking on how to leverage success principles. For the few years I have also been appointed a 'head coach' and given the responsibility of leading one of the coaching groups, where I worked to provide support and assistance to 8 of my fellow coaches. Show less

During my time as Chair Young UN Women Australia Perth: Engaged more than 50 volunteers in running 22 events; grew membership by 150% to 1200; increased fundraising for aid and development projects by 150% to $40000; more than doubled partnerships to 38 community partnerships; held 4 leadership forums across two states and spearheaded the $500,000 International Women’s Day celebrations.
In recognition of my work as Chair, the National Executive Director of UN Women Australia nominated me… Show more

During my time as Chair Young UN Women Australia Perth: Engaged more than 50 volunteers in running 22 events; grew membership by 150% to 1200; increased fundraising for aid and development projects by 150% to $40000; more than doubled partnerships to 38 community partnerships; held 4 leadership forums across two states and spearheaded the $500,000 International Women’s Day celebrations.
In recognition of my work as Chair, the National Executive Director of UN Women Australia nominated me for 2011 Young Western Australian Citizen of the Year. Show less

Pride Cup exists to challenge LGBTI+ discrimination within sporting clubs - and make them welcoming and supportive environments for LGBTI participation and fans. According to 'Out on the Fields' study into Australian sport, 80% of participants have witnessed or experienced homophobia in sport; 75% believe an openly gay person would not be safe as a spectator at a sporting event; and 87% of gay men and 75% of lesbians are completely or partially in the closet while playing sport, with many… Show more

Pride Cup exists to challenge LGBTI+ discrimination within sporting clubs - and make them welcoming and supportive environments for LGBTI participation and fans. According to 'Out on the Fields' study into Australian sport, 80% of participants have witnessed or experienced homophobia in sport; 75% believe an openly gay person would not be safe as a spectator at a sporting event; and 87% of gay men and 75% of lesbians are completely or partially in the closet while playing sport, with many fearing discrimination from players and officials. Pride Cup began as a powerful gesture of mateship in a country footy club and has grown in a movement for change that connects and unites communities, transforms culture and provides powerful, diverse role models. Good club culture and leadership can positively impact social inclusion and community wellbeing, well beyond the playing field. Show less

Pride Cup exists to challenge LGBTI+ discrimination within sporting clubs - and make them welcoming and supportive environments for LGBTI participation and fans. According to 'Out in Sports' research, 80% of participants have witnessed or experienced homophobia in sport; 75% of people do not believe an openly gay person would be safe as a spectator at a sports event; and 87% of gay men and 75% of lesbians are completely or partially in the closet while playing sport- many fearing discrimination… Show more

Pride Cup exists to challenge LGBTI+ discrimination within sporting clubs - and make them welcoming and supportive environments for LGBTI participation and fans. According to 'Out in Sports' research, 80% of participants have witnessed or experienced homophobia in sport; 75% of people do not believe an openly gay person would be safe as a spectator at a sports event; and 87% of gay men and 75% of lesbians are completely or partially in the closet while playing sport- many fearing discrimination from players and officials.

Pride Cup is a movement for change that aims to unite communities, provide diverse role models and make sport a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for all. Sporting Clubs are the heartbeat of our communities and good club culture and leadership can positively impact social inclusion and community wellbeing, well beyond the playing field.

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