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Overview

Join us for an engaging online panel discussion at the ATS Mentor Alliance Learning & Development Forum hosted by Patricia Kaziro, Director of Impact Business School.

Our panellists will share first-hand experiences from the tunnelling industry, offering valuable insights through a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion perspective.

Drawing on their experiences as mentors and mentees in the ATS Mentor Alliance over the past few years, the discussion will provide practical guidance and reflections to inform and inspire participants ahead of the 2026 program.

Join the conversation, hear diverse perspectives, and be part of shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future for the industry.

Panellists:

Adrian Smith
Brisbane Manager – Principal Geotechnical Engineer – PSM
Adrian Smith is a Principal Geotechnical Engineer at PSM with 23 years experience in a variety of geotechnical practice areas, including design of rail, road, hydro and utility tunnels, civil works, underground and open cut mining. Adrian leads PSM’s Brisbane office and is a PSM director. His recent project roles have included:
– PSM Engineering Lead for Underground mining projects in New Zealand, The Philippines, Sweden, Northern Territory, Queensland and New South Wales
– Underground and Geotechnical Works Lead for the Tarraleah Hydro project in Tasmania
– Underground works, owner’s engineer for Kidston Pumped Hydro
– PSM’s Design Director for the Cross River Rail project

Natascha Rezai
Technical Director – Tunnels | GHD
APAC Relationship Manager | GHD
Natascha Rezai is a Tunnel Engineer with experience working for contractors on major tunnelling projects across Australia and internationally, spanning the design and delivery of complex underground infrastructure.Prior to joining GHD, she held key roles including Design Manager for the City & Southwest packages, with responsibility for tunnel and cross passage works, and most recently Tunnel Area Lead on the Western Tunnelling Package (WTP). Recently appointed as APAC Relationship Manager for Gamuda Berhad, alongside managing GHD’s contractor portfolio across NSW and the ACT, she focuses on strengthening collaboration between contractors and designers to support successful outcomes on major infrastructure projects.

Katerina Monemvasioti Kappos
Associate Tunnel Engineer – Jacobs
Katerina Monemvasioti Kappos is a Chartered Civil Engineer and Associate Tunnelling Engineer at Jacobs with postgraduate specialisation in tunnelling. She has experience spanning major tunnel projects in Australia and the UK, including the River Torrens to Darlington Project, Sydney Metro West – Central Tunnelling Package, WestConnex 3A and the nuclear plant Hinkley Point C. She is an active contributor to industry bodies, having previously served on committees for the Diversity in Tunnelling ATS Subgroup, the  Australian Tunnelling Society, and the Institution of Civil Engineers NSW chapter.

Host:

Patricia Kaziro
Director of Impact Business School
Patricia Kaziro is Director of Impact Business School, a global learning institution empowering business leaders, athletes, and professionals through professional education and skills development. The School drives cultural transformation by strengthening leadership capability and embedding social impact and sustainability, equipping organisations with practical frameworks to navigate complexity and build inclusive, adaptive workforces.With academic qualifications in Sociology, Education (Social Ecology), Sustainable Living, and Business Commercialisation, Patricia brings a systems-thinking lens to inclusive leadership and equity-centred design. Impact Business School is the official learning and DEI partner to the Australian Tunnelling Society Mentor Alliance and has delivered leadership and educational programs with Women’s Environmental Leadership Australia, AdaptNSW, Social Enterprise Australia, Delve Underground and more.Over 15 years, Patricia has partnered with corporate, government, and community sectors to advance inclusive leadership and workforce capability. She has coached executives and clinicians across Australia, the United States, New Zealand, and Singapore, and founded a community service in partnership with the City of Sydney and St Vincent’s Hospital.