Dr Simon Gross

2019 Menzies Science Entrepreneur Fellow

CSIRO

Simon’s Modular Photonics continues to build Australia’s leadership in global photonics industry, solving a $2bn global problem. Simon is another example of Australia attracting talent from offshore (Austria!), with highly entrepreneurial learning capacity, building Australia’s industry of the future.

Natasha Eskinja

Digital Communications Coordinator

Natasha is driven by a profound passion for both creativity and analytics, a synergy that fosters authentic storytelling in the digital realm with both innovation and integrity. 

Throughout her career, she has consistently integrated the overarching marketing and communications narrative with the emotional connections of audiences. She is currently pursuing a Certificate in Society and the Individual from Flinders University, furthering her exploration of human behaviour and the critical importance of connectedness between organisations, individuals, and communities.