SSA and NZSA Mentoring Program Professional Skills Webinar Series. Webinar 4: Unlock your Mentoring Potential

Join us for the SSA Mentoring Program Professional Skills Webinar Series, which in 2026 will be co-delivered with the NZSA Mentor Programme. This online professional development series is invaluable to statisticians who are looking to improve and enhance their skills in communication, time and project management. 

Webinar 4: 

Unlock your Mentoring Potential

Presenter: Lisa Thomasen, Fonterra, New Zealand

Date and Time: Thursday 30th July 2026, 12pm AEST

Abstract

Mentoring can be a gamechanger for many individuals, with participants from both the SSA and NZSA Mentoring Programs sharing the benefits they’ve experienced. Every mentoring relationship is unique, with experiences varying widely. This session will explore some of the key differences between mentoring relationships with a focus on formality, longevity and preparation including tips on how to customise your mentoring relationship to make mentoring work for you. 

Presenter's Bio - Lisa Thomasen

Lisa Thomasen has been a consultant statistician in industry for the past decade and is currently lead research statistician at Fonterra in New Zealand. Her work includes modelling milk powder functionality, analysing cheesecake performance, and investigating consumer preferences of yoghurts. Lisa co-ordinates the New Zealand Statistical Association (NZSA) mentoring program and was the 2024 recipient of the NZSA Campbell Award for her advocacy for students, early-career, and professional statisticians alongside her mentoring and community-building initiatives in this space.

Webinars:

• Webinar 1: Thursday 23rd April 2026 12pm AEST. Building a team, one person at a time - A/Prof David Price, Doherty Institute
• Webinar 2: Thursday 7th May 2026 11am AEST. Effective networking as a statistician - Prof Kelley M Kidwell, University of Michigan

• Webinar 3: Thursday 18th June 2026 12pm AEST. Robust reproducible research - Dr Simon Tuke, University of Adelaide

• Webinar 4: Thursday 30th July 2026 12pm AEST. Unlock your Mentoring Potential -  Lisa Thomasen, Fonterra, New Zealand

Fees:

• Mentoring program participants – Free (both SSA and NZSA) Registration code required
• Non SSA/NZSA Members – $60.00 
• SSA/NZSA Members – $30.00 

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellations received prior to two weeks before the event will be refunded, minus the Stripe processing fee (1.75% + $0.30 per transaction) and an SSA administration fee of $20.

From then on, no part of the registration fee will be refunded. However, registrations are transferable within the same organisation. Please advise any changes to events@statsoc.org.au.