Felicity Furey

Engineer by profession, self-taught entrepreneur, working to change the world through engineering, mathematics, diversity and creativity. Felicity co-founded two social enterprises to impact diversity and engagement in engineering and mathematics – Power of Engineering and Machinam.

Not-for-profit organisation Power of Engineering has inspired over 4,500 female and regional high school students across Australia about creative and diverse engineering careers. Machinam aims to engage students and teachers in real world mathematics by creating scenario based resources that are relevant to teenagers interest and future careers.

This work, along with her professional career as an engineer saw Felicity named as the Financial Review BOSS magazine’s Young Executive of 2016 and as one of Australia’s ‘100 Women of influence’ in 2012.