About me

Based in Mudgee, NSW, I balance professional commitments with family life, raising my boys surrounded by the beauty of rural Australia. I’m passionate about effective communication, problem-solving, and innovative environmental solutions that benefit industries, communities, and ecosystems. Whether in environmental consulting, governance, or rural advocacy, I thrive on strategic thinking and creating tangible improvements.

Professional Summary

Qualifications

• Pursuing Certified Environmental Practitioner (CEnvP) certification through EIANZ.

• Bachelor of Science (Resource and Environmental Management) – Australian National University.

• Foundations of Directorship Certificate – Australian Institute of Company Directors.

• Additional certifications in environmental management, compliance, and auditing.

Career Highlights

• Environmental Advisor, Approvals at Santos (2022–Present)

• Treasurer & Non-Executive Director at Australian Rural Education Centre (AREC) - host of the Mudgee Small Farm Field Days (2016–Present)

• Independent Minute Taker for various State Significant projects (2017–Present)

• Past roles in environmental (planning, approvals and compliance); and geology, across industries including mining, oil and gas, and rural management in Queensland, New South Wales and Mongolia.

Expertise and Skills

• Environmental science, innovation, and policy development

• Finance and auditing (Lead Auditor qualified)

• Governance and risk (AICD Fundamentals certified)

• Business management and process improvement

• Rural industries and agriculture advocacy