Joining me today is Deirdre Diamante. Deirdre is the founder and principal of Mia Consulting Services, a government advisory firm specialising in enhancing government and industry commercial interactions. Deirdre’s intimate knowledge of public sector policy and procurement environments makes her a sought-after advisor by commercial and public sector organisations alike. Deirdre is the Director and Co-Founder of the #TechDiversity Foundation and serves on its Board. She is also a Board Advisory member to a Digital Services Firm and Board Member of Manningham Community Enterprises Ltd a Bendigo Bank Community Bank.

In 2020 Deirdre was elected to the Manningham City Council as Councillor for Tullamore Ward and currently serves as Deputy Mayor.