Recipients of the 2026 Chloe Munro Scholarship

The 2026 recipients join a growing network of 66 women who have received the scholarship since the program began in 2021.

Now in its sixth round, the scholarship attracted 125 applications from women across the clean energy sector. Applications were carefully reviewed by a selection committee, with shortlisted applicants interviewed before the final recipients were selected.

Recipients demonstrated a commitment to fostering a more inclusive and diverse clean energy sector, a strong understanding of the challenges women face in the industry and a drive to help overcome these barriers.

Each recipient has been awarded a fully funded leadership development scholarship to undertake study with Executive Central.

The Chloe Munro Scholarship for Transformational Leadership is part of the Clean Energy Council’s ongoing commitment to building a diverse, skilled and capable clean energy workforce by advancing women’s leadership across all levels of the industry.

The scholarship program is made possible thanks to the generous support of program partners ARENA, AEMO, DEECA and Hydro Tasmania, and program supporters GoodWe, Iberdrola Australia, GreenCollar, Tilt Renewables and Ørsted.

The Clean Energy Council sincerely thanks everyone who applied for the 2026 scholarship and congratulates this year’s recipients. We’re proud to support their leadership development and look forward to seeing the contribution they continue to make to Australia’s clean energy future.

We asked this year’s recipients what receiving the Chloe Munro Scholarship means to them and what they are most looking forward to gaining from the program.

Executive Ready recipients

Three recipients will undertake the Executive Ready course, a leadership development program for middle to senior leaders.

Harriet Allman-Carter
Commercial Manager – EV Charging, Ampol

"I’m excited and grateful for the opportunity to learn, challenge myself and develop the skills to take on a broader leadership role in the energy transition. Beyond building my leadership toolkit, I'm most looking forward to growing alongside other leaders in the industry and forming networks that ultimately make us more impactful as a collective."

Rajini Sokhi 
Business Development Manager, Ampt LLC

Bianca Graham 
First Nations Senior Manager, Windlab

“In a word: growth. The Chloe Munro Scholarship is an opportunity for me to grow as a person, leader, and participant in ensuring the energy transition is fair, equitable and prosperous for all. While I look forward to learning more about myself, developing new skills and meeting new people, I most look forward to the unexpected growth and opportunities that come from taking on opportunities like this with both hands.”

Leading Edge recipients

Seven recipients will undertake the Leading Edge course, a leadership development program for aspiring and early-career managers.

Georgia Tuckey
Project Development Manager, TagEnergy

Lucinda Gibson
Project Officer, Renewable Fuels, DEECA

Dalena Husky Nguyen
Senior Power Systems Engineer, APD Global

Amanda Meldrum
Senior Legal Counsel, RWE Renewables Australia

“I’m honoured to receive the Chloe Munro Scholarship. It feels like recognition of the work I’ve done in renewable energy, and I’m proud to be part of a program that supports women in the sector. I’m most looking forward to learning from people with different perspectives and building relationships across the industry. I hope the program helps me make an even stronger contribution to renewable energy projects that deliver positive outcomes for businesses, the environment, communities and Traditional Owners.”

Charlotte Jones
Electrical Engineer, GHD

“Receiving the Chloe Munro Scholarship is an incredible opportunity to build on my experience and deepen my contribution to the renewable energy sector. It’s particularly meaningful to be part of a program that supports the development and visibility of women in the industry. 

“I’m most looking forward to learning from experienced leaders and connecting with others who are equally passionate about the energy transition. I hope to come away with new perspectives, a stronger industry network and a clearer understanding of how I can make the greatest impact within my own organisation and the broader sector as my career develops.”

Radhika Gupta
Principal Advisor Industry Enablement – NEM Reform, AEMO

“Receiving the Chloe Munro Scholarship means a great deal to me, both personally and professionally. At this stage of my career, I’ve been thinking a lot about how I want to grow as a leader, the impact I want to have, and how I can use the opportunities I’ve been given to create opportunities for others. 

“What I’m most excited about is the chance to learn from and connect with an incredible group of women across the energy sector, challenge myself, and build the confidence and skills to take on bigger challenges. 

“Looking ahead, one area I’m particularly passionate about is the intersection of clean energy and First Nations engagement. I want to contribute to a future where the energy transition doesn’t just deliver cleaner energy, but also creates genuine, lasting opportunities for First Nations communities. I see this scholarship as an opportunity to grow into the kind of leader who can make a meaningful contribution towards that future.”

Claire Greenwell
Senior Marine Scientist, RPS Consulting

“My sincere thanks to the Clean Energy Council and scholarship partners for this transformational leadership training opportunity. The energy transition depends on bringing people with you. I see how evidence-based science, trust and strong communication matter and the role of scientists, like me, in leading this industry. 

“What I am most looking forward to is becoming a more confident, influential communicator, so I can make a bigger difference to the projects and conservation outcomes that matter most to me. I am also looking forward to connecting with an inspiring group of women from across the clean energy sector.”