Emily Toptchi

Emily is a mother and passionate women’s advocate dedicated to supporting women in the community and in the workplace through initiatives that promote mental health, emotional wellbeing, and social empowerment. As an experienced Human Resources and People & Culture Manager, she brings a holistic and inclusive approach to addressing complex organisational needs, with a focus on building sustainable teams and nurturing people to share their brilliance.
Emily holds a Bachelor of Laws from Queensland University of Technology, equipping her with a strong foundation in compliance, risk management, critical analysis, and problem solving. She is known for her harmonious, innovative, and proactive mindset, fostering colloaborative workplace culture and organisational wellbeing.

Her career spans across continents, having lived and worked in North America for several years in leadership roles. She managed some of Canada’s largest sales territories, supporting high volume accounts as well as regional and remote teams through relationship building, training, events, and education. Emily was also second-in-command to the founder of a global, women-led beauty brand, serving as both Marketing Manager (USA) and On-Air TV Educator on QVC, the world’s largest retail shopping channel. In this role, she represented the brand’s mission, products, and social impact—supporting Berber women in Morocco and championing female empowerment through ethical enterprise.

Emily is passionate about dedicating her skills to working with and for women, contributing to the removal of barriers that hinder women’s ability to thrive. Her insight is shaped not only by her diverse cultural background, but also by her lived experience as a woman and a deep, sensitive understanding of the complex realities women face. She brings these perspectives into her work with empathy, integrity, and a strong commitment to social change.

emilyt@globalsisters.org