About Suzy Urbaniak OAM

Suzy Urbaniak OAM is a passionate educational innovator dedicated to transforming classrooms through engaging science education. As the CoRE Lead at CoRE Learning Foundation, Suzy drives initiatives supporting young people to thrive in a rapidly changing world. Transitioning from her original career as a mining industry geologist, Suzy now develops influential STEAM programs, inspiring students toward meaningful careers in science, engineering, and geoscience. Recognised widely as WA’s 2020 Local Hero and serving as an Australia Day Ambassador, Suzy champions lifelong learning, women’s leadership in STEM, and global collaboration, all while embracing her love of geology—especially exploring volcanoes!

About CoRE Learning Foundation

With a 20-year legacy, CoRE has grown from 1 to 21 schools across WA, delivering exceptional hands-on STEM education. Over the past five years, our expansion program has created meaningful opportunities for primary and secondary students, significantly improving their pathways into the resources industry.

CoRE is committed to accessibility, diversity, and supporting remote communities, with 150+ alumni now working in the sector. Their innovative programs, including the CoRE Learning Model, Gamifying Earth Science (GES) Learning Initiative, and the Graduate Mentoring Program, help sustain a local STEM talent pipeline.