Madam Peacekeeper.

Cheryl Pearce, a high-ranking officer in the United Nations' Peacekeeping, defied orders and intervened to save a teenage boy's life during her deployment in East Timor. This act of bravery led to backlash from her colleagues, but she ultimately received a Commendation for Bravery from the Australian Defence Force. Throughout her career, Cheryl faced sexism and resistance but persevered to become a leader in global peacekeeping. She emphasizes the importance of trusting her intuition and making small changes to support work-life balance for her team. Cheryl's experiences highlight the progress made towards gender equality in the Australian military. [Extracted from the article]