Susan McGinty

Dr Susan McGinty is the CEO and Founder of The Asstembly. An award-winning scientist and globally recognised Security & STEM leadership development expert, speaker and author, she is inspired to transform the profile of leadership in Security & STEM to foster leadership excellence, diversity and inclusion; uplift women into leadership roles; and promote innovation sustainability.

Susan helps organisations across STEM, intelligence, national security and cyber security to develop diverse leadership pipelines as a foundation for business growth and innovation. She works with leaders globally to strengthen leadership skills and develop resilient, high-performing teams. Her thought leadership and tailored leadership programs have global impact.

Susan has a PhD in Medicinal & Organic Chemistry, a Master of Leadership, and 28 years’ experience in STEM, Defence, Intelligence and National Security, and STEM/security leadership development.

Susan is a global expert in leadership development for women in STEM/security, for which she was awarded the 2025 International Women in Cyber Day Canberra Awards Change Maker of the Year Award, 2025 Women Leading Tech Champion of Change Award (Highly Commended), 2024 Australian Women in Security Awards Best Industry Initiative That Supports Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and 2023 Women in STEM Leadership Leader of the Year Award.