SKILL INSIGHT - Key Persons

Bridget is a communications professional with a strong background in writing and editing. Her previous work has seen her generate content with a focus on balancing technical accuracy with clear, compelling and accessible language and design. She is experienced operating across a broad range of platforms, including various social media and website platforms. Bridget also has experience working in education as a university tutor and in the arts sector as a writers' festival coordinator. She has contributed freelance journalism, fiction and editing to numerous projects and publications. Bridget holds a PhD in creative writing, as well as a Bachelor of Creative Arts (honours), a Bachelor of Communications and Media Studies, and a Bachelor of Creative Arts.

Dr Niall Smith

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Executive Manager Research and Workforce Planning

Dr Reshman Tabassum

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Research and People Manager

Dr Yianna Zhang

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Researcher

Yianna is an analytical researcher with an interdisciplinary background in agriculture, food and ecological sciences. With experience in both academic research and teaching, she brings to Skills Insight critical thinking, communication skills, and an ability to construe narratives through data analysis & visualisation. Yianna is a lead author for academic publications in journals top-ranked in food science. She is also a freelance science journalist with works published in The Conversation, CSIROScope, Pursuit magazine, and for non-profit organisations. Yianna holds a PhD in Agriculture and Food Sciences, a Bachelor of Science with Honours, and a Bachelor of Environments.

Duncan Fraser

Duncan Fraser is a long time advocate and member of the agricultural community, with over 30 years of experience with various state, federal and commodity Agri-political organisations. A former National Farmers' Federation president, Chair of the NFF's Workplace Relations Committee and Junior Vice President of NSW Farmers' Association, in 2015 Duncan was made a Member in the General Division (AM) for his significant service to primary industry, to professional associations and to education and training. Duncan held many executive positions within the NSW Farmers Association, including general council and committees for wool, sheep meat, meat and livestock, education, workplace relations and conservation and resource management. His other previous roles include Chair of Farmsafe NSW and Deputy Chair of Farmsafe Australia as well as more recently, Chair of the Sheep Industries CRC and Chair of the Implementation Committee of the National Wild Dog Action Plan. Duncan was a Director of Prime Super from 2010 to 2020. Currently he is a member of the Tocal College Advisory Council. Duncan, with his family owns and manages a pastoral and irrigation property near Hay in NSW, producing wool, sheep meat and beef. He holds a Bachelor degree of Agriculture Economics from the University of New England.

Elvie Arugay

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Member of the Executive Committee
Skills Standards Compliance Manager

Fatma Kirney

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Member of the Executive Committee
Project Manager

Geoff Barbaro

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Member of the Executive Committee
Executive Manager Industry Stewardship and Skills Policy

Jenna Pieronczik

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Administration Officer
Assistant
Member of the Executive Committee

Jenna is a skilled administration assistant with experience across operations, events, IT, and customer service. She has exceptional organisational skills and is passionate about continuous improvement. Jenna is quick to adapt and thrives in dynamic and fast-paced environments, allowing her to consistently deliver high-quality results and innovative solutions.

Josh Wolfenden

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Member of the Executive Committee
Administration Officer / Research

Kathryn McGuirk

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Communications Officer

Kerryn Ingham

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Member of the Executive Committee
Executive Manager Operations Support

Lena Way

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Member of the Executive Committee
Executive Manager Stakeholder Engagement

Les Gordon

Les Gordon worked in farming for over 40 years, as part of his family business and in a number of industry related governance roles. He is the former Chair of the National Farmers' Federation (NFF) Water Taskforce and former NFF Vice President. Les began his work as a community and industry representative in 1989 when he was involved in the Wakooi Landcare program. Since then, Les has held roles for Rice Growers Australia, The Murray Darling Basin Authority and the NFF, along with a number of water and irrigation initiatives.

Lisa Marty

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Consultant
Director
Senior Executive

Lisa Marty is an experienced Director, Senior Executive and Consultant. She is a specialist in industry policy, industry strategy, governance, stakeholder engagement and advocacy. Her experience includes strategic and operational governance, including strategy development and strategic planning, managing change, risk, compliance and monitoring. Lisa's background includes executive level roles within the forestry and natural resource industries. She is currently a board member of Parks Victoria and First Super. She is a former member of the Agriculture Industry Advisory Council to the Australian Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management. She is also a consultant to industry and government on forestry policy and strategy. Lisa holds a Bachelor of Economics a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) and a Master of Environment.

Lucinda Colman

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Graphic Designer

Lucinda O'Brien

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Member of the Executive Committee
Skills Standards Policy and People Manager

Mark Fletcher

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Researcher

Matthew Journeaux

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Member of the National Biosecurity Strategy Group

Matthew is a dedicated member of the meat industry community. He is the Federal Secretary of the Australasian Meat Industry Employees Union (AMIEU), and also the Secretary of the Queensland and Northern Territory Branch. He is a Board Director of the National Meat Industry Training Advisory Council (MINTRAC). Matthew also serves on the Agricultural Workforce Working Group convened by the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. Matt is a member of the National Biosecurity Strategy Group and the National Biosecurity Implementation Committee. He is a member of the Meat Processing Advisory Group with Manufacturing Skills Queensland. He serves on the Queensland Government's Manufacturing Industry Sector Standing Committee, and also on its Queensland Beef Processing Strategy Group. He is also a member of the Meat Industry Advisory Group for Workplace Health and Safety Queensland.

Michael Hartman - CEO

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Chief Executive Officer
Executive
Member of the Executive Committee

Michelle Ingley-Smith

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Member of the Executive Committee
Stakeholder Engagement and People Manager

Ngaire Stratton

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Member of the Executive Committee
Project Manager

Nick Temelkovski

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Writer

Oriana Ding

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Member of the Executive Committee
Operations Support and Events Coordinator

Penny McQueen

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Member of the Executive Committee
Project Manager

Penny is a skilled project manager with instructional design, writing and editing expertise.

Pippa Herbert

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Member of the Executive Committee
Digital Systems Manager

Rebecca Ford

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Member of the Executive Committee
Project Manager

Robbie Gilbertson

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Member of the Executive Committee
Committees and Engagement Manager

Ruth Barnard

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Researcher

Ruth Geldard

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Member of the Executive Committee
Project Manager

Ruth Sowter

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Member of the Executive Committee
Projects and People Manager

Sally Munro

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Finance Manager
Member of the Executive Committee

Susie Falk

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Member of the Executive Committee
Project Manager
Industry Skills Standards Specialist

Tessa Spriggens

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Executive Manager Communications

Todd Loydell

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Corporate Affairs Practitioner

Todd Loydell is a Corporate Affairs practitioner with experience across a range of organisations including some of Australia's top 50 ASX listed companies. Specialising in Government Affairs and Stakeholder engagement, Todd has extensive policy experience in the environment, agriculture, energy, resources and media sectors. Todd's familiarity with industry capacity needs is extensive as a result of a long association with the forest, agriculture and fishing industries. Todd is currently the Head of Government Affairs at Ampol and has graduated with a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Science from the ANU.

Tom Vassallo

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Member of the Executive Committee
Project Manager / Operations Support

Tracey Woods

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Member of the Executive Committee
Stakeholder Engagement Manager

Wayne Jones

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Member of the Executive Committee
Executive Officer JSC Contract Delivery