Future leaders: Nine GHD and GHD Design women join 500 Women in Property

Nine women from across GHD and GHD Design have been selected to join the FY27 cohort of the Property Council of Australia's 500 Women in Property program, recognising their leadership potential and commitment to shaping the future of the built environment. 

The program connects high-potential women with senior sponsors who advocate for their career growth, expand their professional networks and help create opportunities for leadership development. Now in its 11th year, 500 Women in Property has supported more than 5,500 women across Australia and continues to play an important role in strengthening the industry's future leadership pipeline. 

Our FY27 participants represent a range of disciplines, career stages and locations across Australia. They will take part in a year-long program of networking opportunities, industry events and masterclasses designed to build confidence, strengthen connections and support career progression. 

Ahdha Moosa, Senior Architect

Ahdha combines architectural expertise with a strong commitment to design excellence and industry leadership. Alongside delivering complex projects, she contributes to the profession through her role as a Western Australia Chapter Councillor with the Australian Institute of Architects.

Sponsor: Craig Muir, Senior Technical Director, GHD

Danah Al Odeh, Graduate Interior Designer

Danah represents the next generation of design professionals helping shape the built environment. She brings fresh thinking and enthusiasm to her work while continuing to build her experience across the industry.

Sponsor: Simone Pirone, Assistant Director of Interior Design, GHD Design

Jorja Bourke, Architect

Jorja is passionate about creating places that respond to the needs of communities and the environments around them. Her work across education, defence and recreation projects reflects a thoughtful design approach focused on positive outcomes for people and place.

Sponsor: Paul Thatcher, Director of Architecture, GHD Design

Nicole Schultz, Graduate Designer

Nicole is building a diverse foundation across design, project management and client-focused work early in her career. She is also an active contributor to GHD's YP (young professionals) community and is undertaking postgraduate studies in project and program management.

Sponsor: Lucy Monteiro, Regional Market Leader – SA & NT, GHD

Quincy Nguyen, Graduate Designer

Quincy brings creativity, curiosity and a strong eye for design to projects across the health, commercial and public sectors. She is passionate about visual storytelling and creating places that positively influence the people who use them.

Sponsor: Catherine Startari, DDO Business Group Leader – SA & NT, GHD

Rose Heyworth, Architect

Rose is driven by a desire to create architecture that responds meaningfully to its social, environmental and built context. With a particular passion for education projects, she focuses on creating spaces that support people while advancing sustainable outcomes.

Sponsor: Martin Palmer, Director of Architecture, GHD Design

Sohana Gordon-Menon, Designer

Sohana combines design capability with a strong interest in sustainability and future-focused thinking. Alongside her project work, she contributes to GHD's national SUSTAIN team, helping embed sustainable design strategies into projects and communities.

Sponsor: Therese Walloopillai, Team Leader WA DDO – Architecture & Interior Design, GHD Design

Alex Granegger Carneiro, Technical Director – Structures

With more than 25 years' experience in structural engineering, Alex has helped shape projects across the education, healthcare, commercial and community sectors. She is recognised for bringing people together to solve complex challenges and deliver practical outcomes.

Sponsor: Dusan Losic, Market Leader – Property & Buildings – SA & NT, GHD

Tess Falconer, Senior Project Manager & Team Leader – Project Management

Tess brings more than two decades of experience delivering projects and leading teams across the built environment. Her ability to guide projects from concept to delivery, while supporting and developing those around her, has earned her strong industry respect.

Sponsor: Monica George, Regional PMO Leader – VIC & TAS, GHD

Each participant has been matched with a senior sponsor who will support their development throughout the program.

Jane Cassidy, APAC Service Line Leader – Architecture & Design, and Director GHD Design, said the strong representation from GHD reflects the depth of talent across our business and our commitment to creating pathways for future leaders.

"Creating a more diverse property industry starts with giving talented women access to opportunities, visibility and advocacy throughout their careers. Programs such as 500 Women in Property play an important role in building a stronger leadership pipeline, and we're proud to see nine of our people recognised in this year's cohort. Their different experiences, perspectives and ambitions will help shape the future of our industry."

Congratulations to everyone selected. We look forward to following their journey throughout the program.

About GHD

GHD is a leading professional services company operating in the global markets of water, energy and resources, environment, property and buildings, and transportation. Committed to a vision to make water, energy, and communities sustainable for generations to come, GHD delivers advisory, digital, engineering, architecture, environmental and construction solutions to public and private sector clients. Established in 1928 and privately owned by its people, GHD’s network of 12,000+ professionals is connected across 165 offices located on five continents.