Gemma Mc Whirter
About Gemma Mc Whirter
Gemma Mc Whirter is a leadership development professional and educator based in rural Australia, actively working to improve mental health resources for young children.
Company
Gemma Mc Whirter is engaged in multiple roles, including positions at FranklinCovey, The Resilience Project, Seasons for Growth Grief Education, Smiling Mind, St Mary's Primary School, and the Catholic Diocese of Sale. She is focused on leadership development and child safety, primarily in Sale, Victoria, Australia.
Current Positions
Since 2021, Gemma Mc Whirter has held several key roles such as Leadership Development Program at FranklinCovey, Teacher Project Lead at The Resilience Project, Companion at Seasons for Growth Grief Education, and Course Facilitator at Smiling Mind. Additionally, she serves as a Teacher and Child Safety & Wellbeing Leader at St Mary's Primary School in Sale, Victoria, Australia.
Education and Expertise
Gemma Mc Whirter has an extensive educational background. She completed Executive Education Women's Leadership Program at Yale School of Management in 2021, achieved a Diploma of Education from Murdoch University in 2011, and earned a Graduate Diploma of Psychology from the University of Melbourne. She also obtained qualifications from Institute of Community Directors Australia and Monash University. Her focus areas include Business Administration, Management, Art Studies, and Social Work.
Background and Focus
Gemma Mc Whirter is committed to addressing the mental health resource gap in rural communities. Residing in a rural town in Australia, she is dedicated to improving mental health resources for young children. Moreover, she is on a path to becoming a child psychologist to offer better support for children's mental health.