From the Founder
Dr Ali Burston is an organisational psychologist and the Founder and Managing Director of Perth-based management consulting firm, Metisphere, which is best known for developing world-first mentoring programs for women in mining and construction, encouraging diversity in the industry.
Since founding Metisphere in 2010, Dr Burston has been one of Australia’s loudest champions for gender diversity and mental health in the energy, construction and resources sectors.
In 2016 she was a founding board member for not-for-profit group, Society of Industrial and Organisational Psychology Australia Incorporated (‘SIOPA’), creating a pathway and support network for others in her own industry and currently serves as Vice President.
Metisphere acknowledges the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognises their continuous connection to land, water, and community. We pay our respects to them, their cultures, and Elders past, present, and emerging.