Saran is an Infrastructure Engineer with the City of Greater Bendigo delivering capital works projects, the stormwater & drainage renewal program, and strategic flood studies across central Victoria. Blending technical expertise with strategic insight, her trajectory in local government has spanned project delivery, asset management, and subdivision development. Bringing experience from her time managing luxury hotels, Saran is known for leading people-first and, in doing so, producing outcomes that strengthen communities. Passionate about fostering inclusive culture and developing future leaders, she aims to make the construction and engineering industry an increasingly collaborative and inspiring space for current and future generations.