Kylie Ahern
CEO & Founder at STEM Matters- Claim this Profile
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Eveline Van't Foort
I’ve had the great pleasure of working closely with Kylie over many years. I was a demanding client who always expected custom made, outside of the box, innovative marketing solutions, to address some of our biggest marketing challenges. Kylie is a creative thinker with a passion for innovation; she never had any problem stepping up to the task. Her solutions are unique and inspirational, her enthusiasm for her work is infectious, and her determination to deliver results was the driving force behind some of the University of Melbourne’s most successful marketing initiatives.
Kate Hennessy
I worked with Kylie when I was editor of the National Science Week official blog, 10 Day of Science. Kylie was both my publisher and my chaperone at the National Science Week committee meetings she chaired. She was always sage, quick-thinking, incisive and communicative, providing me with practical solutions when I needed them most. I really enjoyed working with her and would welcome the chance to do it again!
Bobbi Mahlab AM
Kylie sees opportunity and converts it. She is strategic and entrepreneurial and is also a builder who can take an idea and develop it into a mature venture or product. Working alongside her on the board of Publishers Australia her contribution was consistently constructive. She is generous with her ideas and time and builds enduring relationships with those around her. Many good people and organisations are in my world based on Kylie's introductions and recommendations.
Eveline Van't Foort
I’ve had the great pleasure of working closely with Kylie over many years. I was a demanding client who always expected custom made, outside of the box, innovative marketing solutions, to address some of our biggest marketing challenges. Kylie is a creative thinker with a passion for innovation; she never had any problem stepping up to the task. Her solutions are unique and inspirational, her enthusiasm for her work is infectious, and her determination to deliver results was the driving force behind some of the University of Melbourne’s most successful marketing initiatives.
Kate Hennessy
I worked with Kylie when I was editor of the National Science Week official blog, 10 Day of Science. Kylie was both my publisher and my chaperone at the National Science Week committee meetings she chaired. She was always sage, quick-thinking, incisive and communicative, providing me with practical solutions when I needed them most. I really enjoyed working with her and would welcome the chance to do it again!
Bobbi Mahlab AM
Kylie sees opportunity and converts it. She is strategic and entrepreneurial and is also a builder who can take an idea and develop it into a mature venture or product. Working alongside her on the board of Publishers Australia her contribution was consistently constructive. She is generous with her ideas and time and builds enduring relationships with those around her. Many good people and organisations are in my world based on Kylie's introductions and recommendations.
Eveline Van't Foort
I’ve had the great pleasure of working closely with Kylie over many years. I was a demanding client who always expected custom made, outside of the box, innovative marketing solutions, to address some of our biggest marketing challenges. Kylie is a creative thinker with a passion for innovation; she never had any problem stepping up to the task. Her solutions are unique and inspirational, her enthusiasm for her work is infectious, and her determination to deliver results was the driving force behind some of the University of Melbourne’s most successful marketing initiatives.
Kate Hennessy
I worked with Kylie when I was editor of the National Science Week official blog, 10 Day of Science. Kylie was both my publisher and my chaperone at the National Science Week committee meetings she chaired. She was always sage, quick-thinking, incisive and communicative, providing me with practical solutions when I needed them most. I really enjoyed working with her and would welcome the chance to do it again!
Bobbi Mahlab AM
Kylie sees opportunity and converts it. She is strategic and entrepreneurial and is also a builder who can take an idea and develop it into a mature venture or product. Working alongside her on the board of Publishers Australia her contribution was consistently constructive. She is generous with her ideas and time and builds enduring relationships with those around her. Many good people and organisations are in my world based on Kylie's introductions and recommendations.
Eveline Van't Foort
I’ve had the great pleasure of working closely with Kylie over many years. I was a demanding client who always expected custom made, outside of the box, innovative marketing solutions, to address some of our biggest marketing challenges. Kylie is a creative thinker with a passion for innovation; she never had any problem stepping up to the task. Her solutions are unique and inspirational, her enthusiasm for her work is infectious, and her determination to deliver results was the driving force behind some of the University of Melbourne’s most successful marketing initiatives.
Kate Hennessy
I worked with Kylie when I was editor of the National Science Week official blog, 10 Day of Science. Kylie was both my publisher and my chaperone at the National Science Week committee meetings she chaired. She was always sage, quick-thinking, incisive and communicative, providing me with practical solutions when I needed them most. I really enjoyed working with her and would welcome the chance to do it again!
Bobbi Mahlab AM
Kylie sees opportunity and converts it. She is strategic and entrepreneurial and is also a builder who can take an idea and develop it into a mature venture or product. Working alongside her on the board of Publishers Australia her contribution was consistently constructive. She is generous with her ideas and time and builds enduring relationships with those around her. Many good people and organisations are in my world based on Kylie's introductions and recommendations.
Experience
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STEM Matters
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Australia
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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CEO & Founder
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Jul 2015 - Present
We help STEM sector organisations successfully build audience, profile and influence for their research. Our mission is to completely transform how the public value and engage with research by bringing publishing expertise to universities, research institutes, foundations, government and other science and technology based organisations. Our approach is highly entrepreneurial. We believe in science engagement not just communication. We help STEM sector organisations successfully build audience, profile and influence for their research. Our mission is to completely transform how the public value and engage with research by bringing publishing expertise to universities, research institutes, foundations, government and other science and technology based organisations. Our approach is highly entrepreneurial. We believe in science engagement not just communication.
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The Brilliant
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Publisher and Editor In Chief
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Aug 2020 - Present
The Brilliant is a global science communication publication launched in August 2020. Hear from and be inspired by the world leading science communication experts. Case Studies | Profiles | Opinions | Practical advice The Brilliant is a global science communication publication launched in August 2020. Hear from and be inspired by the world leading science communication experts. Case Studies | Profiles | Opinions | Practical advice
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CSIRO's Data61
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Australia
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Research Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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Advisory Group Member
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Mar 2022 - Present
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UQ Institute for Molecular Bioscience
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Australia
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Research Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Engagement & Philanthropy Board
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May 2021 - Present
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Women in AI
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Think Tanks
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Board of Advisors, Women in AI Awards
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Mar 2020 - Jul 2021
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Australian Centre for Robotic Vision
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Australia
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Research Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Advisory Board Member
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Jan 2018 - Jan 2021
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Science & Technology Australia
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Australia
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Research Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Board Member
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Nov 2017 - Nov 2019
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Consultant
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Sep 2013 - Apr 2015
I was appointed to build Nature's presence in Australia and New Zealand, with responsibility for the strategic planning, launch and business development for a wide range of global products targeting the science and research sector in Australia and New Zealand. I was appointed to build Nature's presence in Australia and New Zealand, with responsibility for the strategic planning, launch and business development for a wide range of global products targeting the science and research sector in Australia and New Zealand.
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Cosmos Media
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Cyprus
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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Co-Founder / Chief Executive Officer
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Jul 2004 - Jun 2013
Established and built a multi-million dollar a year, award winning media business which launched Australia’s most popular science magazine and website and Australia’s top selling green lifestyle magazine. The company was recognised through 54 awards and commendations for the high quality of its publications, websites, science outreach programs, publishing and journalism. We created educational products to which 70% of Australia’s high schools and hundreds of overseas subscribed to reach more than 130,000 students. PRODUCTS CREATED & LAUNCHED COSMOS: winner of 47 awards since 2004, including the Magazine of the Year twice COSMOS iPad edition: iMonitor ranked COSMOS the highest rated science magazine app globally (2012); highest rated science magazine by iTunes users, named by Apple Inc among its ‘Best of 2012’ app launches. COSMOS Custom Media: A division producing a range of content for government, universities, corporate and research institutes including Colgate, the University of Melbourne, ANSTO, The Academy of Science, the Federal and South Australian Governments. COSMOS Reload: a science app for 10-15 year olds. COSMOS Online: a daily science news, features, science fiction and opinion website. COSMOS Education: A division creating school resources used as teaching material in classrooms locally and internationally. COSMOS reaches over 70% of Australian high schools, hundreds of schools internationally and over 130,000 students. COSMOS Career Guides: Annual guides to undergraduate and post graduate courses in science, technology and engineering. Green Lifestyle: Australia’s first mainstream environmental lifestyle print and online portal. Hello from Earth – Web-based science awareness initiative for Australia’s National Science Week in 2009 which featured in 1,000 newspapers across the world and was linked to by 11,000 blogs.
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Publishers Australia
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Australia
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Board Member
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Jan 2009 - Jan 2012
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Telstra
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Australia
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Telecommunications
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700 & Above Employee
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Group Manager - Convergence (Telstra Technology Innovation & Products)
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Oct 2002 - Jul 2004
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Marketing Director
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Dec 2000 - Jul 2002
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Yaffa Publishing
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Australia
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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Publisher
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Jun 1999 - Dec 2000
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Group Circulation Manager
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Oct 1998 - Jun 1999
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Time Inc. UK
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United Kingdom
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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400 - 500 Employee
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Marketing & Circulation Manager
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Jun 1994 - Sep 1998
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Education
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The University of Queensland
Bachelor of Commerce
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