Sustainability and environmental outcomes

Carl is a socio-environmental scientist with 15 years’ experience in planning, delivery and evaluation of agriculture and natural resource management programs, integrated water management, climate change and stakeholder engagement. He understands the practical implications of policy and science on communities and agriculture. Carl has worked with a range of government departments, resource management agencies, research and development corporations, private organisations and communities around Australia on catchment management, sustainable water use, resource management in agriculture/horticulture, land use, climate change, strategic planning, industry development, extension and practice change.

Clinton has extensive experience in sustainable agriculture, with a specialist focus on horticulture and intensive production systems. With a strong agricultural industry focus, Clinton has worked across a range of agricultural commodities and natural resource management issues in Australia and internationally.  Clinton’s diverse range of capacities including program design and management, stakeholder engagement, partnership management, monitoring evaluation and reporting, extension, facilitation, action research and science communication.

Dan has 25 years’ experience working in agricultural industries and previously ran his own consulting business specialising in farm business management for 11 years.  His multi-disciplinary skills, strong advisory experience and broad contacts in the agricultural industries add strengths to RMCG’s work in the agriculture sector.

Daryl has over 20 years of experience is in the areas of agribusiness and farm management, particularly the dairy industry.   He has a diploma in Human Resource Management (Dairy) and can assist farming businesses with their employment practices to ensure their workforce is both effective and compliant.  Daryl also has an in depth understanding of water policy and what it means at the farm level which allows him to assist irrigation businesses develop their water risk management strategies.   Daryl has both facilitator and strategic planning experience and can assist farming businesses and organisations to achieve their goals.

Kristen is an experienced researcher and industry development specialist. She successfully combines project management skills and technical expertise to deliver projects in agriculture and water related industries. She enjoys working with landholders and large organizations to inform and clarify decision-making. Areas of expertise include strategic planning, stakeholder consultation and program evaluation.

Donna is an agricultural consultant with experience in business management, research and extension. She is adaptable with an ability to contribute to projects at a strategic level.
Donna has specialist knowledge in workforce development and planning, resource recovery, carbon farming, greenhouse gas/carbon accounting and project evaluation. Her strengths include driving execution, building connections and problem solving.

Anne-Maree has 25 years’ experience in dealing with natural resource and water management in agricultural industries. This has included research and development and consulting in the areas of sustainable management practices, water use efficiency, recycled water and environmental management systems. Anne-Maree has been a Non-Executive Director for GWRDC and IAL, is a Churchill Fellow and recipient of the University of Melbourne Chancellors Prize. She has extensive experience as a knowledge broker and establishing partnerships with diverse stakeholder groups including government, water and agricultural industries.

Sasha has a background in protected area governance and management with a focus on planning, leadership and change management, ecosystem conservation and reserve system design. She has supported the delivery of virtual and in-person Healthy Country Planning and Conservation Standards (adaptive management frameworks for natural resource and community led planning) workshops in Australia, Timor Leste and Canada, has experience in project reporting and information analysis, and the creation of strategic, monitoring and operational plans.

Doris has extensive experience in agricultural business development, resource management and R&D. She has a good understanding of agricultural production systems and supply chains. Her strengths are strategy and concept development, innovative thinking, problem solving, multi-disciplinary project management and communication on all levels with a broad range of people. Doris worked in public and private research, education, export and agribusinesses.

Jencie understands the science and economics of natural resource management and has grounded and practical experience in soils, mixed farming and viticulture. She has highly developed skills in evaluation of agricultural and natural resource management programs, business case writing, greenhouse emissions analysis and sustainable resource use, and catchment management.  Jencie knows and appreciates the issues affecting communities in rural and regional Australia.

Meg is a dynamic, empowering and engaging professional who offers exceptional leadership experience derived from a diverse portfolio of engagements, and a demonstrated history in delivering on strategic intent, legislative compliance, and corporate governance. She possesses a range of critical skills and competencies across the environmental industry and extensive experience in policy and strategy development and implementation in line with climate change, biodiversity and health and wellbeing strategic objectives.

Meg has worked with over 25 Councils and State Government agencies across Australia to develop fit for purpose urban greening frameworks. From the micro to the macro – Meg has a passion to be a ‘change-agent’.

Lauren is a highly capable consultant with strong attention to detail and excellent communication and organisational skills. She has a Bachelor of Business (Accounting) with a major in Agribusiness, and wants to utilise her skills and experience to help environmental and agricultural businesses grow.

Tayla is an agricultural scientist with over 8 years’ experience across farming, manufacturing and FMCG account management. She has worked within a range of food supply chains in various management positions within the agriculture sector including across dairy, meat, fresh fruit and vegetable produce and had a strong relationship with growers and producers nationally. Through these experiences, she has developed a well rounded view of a range of agricultural industries and supply chains. Tayla is undertaking the VegNET Tasmania regional development officer role, delivering extension and technology transfer to the vegetable industry.

Jake is a driven Master of Agriculture Science graduate passionate about the interaction between agriculture, the environment and communities across the world. He is eager to utilise his agricultural, scientific, social and natural resource management knowledge to contribute to a more sustainable future.

Jake developed a strong passion for agriculture during his studies, particularly the environmental aspects of food production. He has a comprehensive understanding of the importance of improving efficiency of food production to improve overall sustainability

Jed is skilled and experienced in high-impact interventions that cut across coordination and culture challenges. He has a broad range of experience across agriculture, community engagement and sales, with people-focused skills to excel in any planning and goal-driven environment.

Cassie is passionate about sustainable development and natural resource management, particularly in the agricultural and water sector. She has dedicated a decade to reducing the impact of irrigation and land use practices on natural values, sharing regulatory information and the value of environmental outcomes in a practical manner with farmers and the broader community.

Growing up in a farming family in Victoria, Cassie always appreciated the importance of water security and natural values in an agricultural landscape. Access to affordable water has been a focus of my career to date, working to develop irrigation schemes, working with farmers to improve their water literacy and efficiency, working with levels of government to fund and improve water-focused projects and policies, and working to connect organisations and ideas across the water sector with my involvement in the Australian Water Association.

A graduate of Bachelor of Agriculture (Science), Tushar is passionate about supporting Australian agriculture and addressing the sector’s key challenges. Through his university and work experience, Tushar has actively engaged with industry initiatives including the Murray Goulburn Climate Leadership and Jobs Summit, GIAV Crop Tour and Riverine Plains RDC events. As part of the Wattle Fellowship, he developed a three-day farm tour connecting urban students with primary producers.

Tushar brings a strong collaborative approach, with over seven years’ experience volunteering with Victoria State Emergency Service, demonstrating the ability to work effectively in teams, respond to time-critical situations and engage professionally with a range of stakeholders.

Casey is a graduate Environmental Engineer with a Masters of Environmental Engineering. They are passionate about the environment and utilising their skills to benefit the generations to come by making sustainability accessible.

Casey has a strong background in report writing, stakeholder communication and teamwork, with the ability to balance environmental outcomes with operational needs. They have been recognised for academic excellence, reliability, and strong time management, and motivated to contribute to practical, accessible sustainability solutions.