Our people

The background, experience and expertise of our people is critical to our success. We are nurturing the next generation of scientists and leaders in the basin, ensuring One Basin CRC has a lasting legacy.

Professor Michael Stewardson

CEO, One Basin CRC

Mike has had a 30 year career in water resources research and research translation at the University of Melbourne, and was inaugural director of the Mallee Research Innovation Centre.

Dr Wendy Craik, AM

Chair, One Basin CRC

Wendy has over 25 years’ experience in senior roles in public policy, including Commissioner at the Productivity Commission, Executive of the Murray-Darling Basin Commission and Executive Director of National Farmers Federation.

Board

Leeanne Bond

Board Member, One Basin CRC

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Alexandra Gartmann

Board Member, One Basin CRC

Peter Hayes

Board Member, One Basin CRC

Rohan Henry

Board Member, One Basin CRC

Fiona Simson

Board Member, One Basin CRC

Dr Raelene Ward

Board Member, One Basin CRC

Leigh Vial

Board Member, One Basin CRC

Leadership team

Avril Hogan

Director, Partnerships and Engagement, One Basin CRC

James Scott

Head of Finance and Risk, One Basin CRC

Okke Batelaan

Education and Training Lead, One Basin CRC

Emma Payne

Business Operations Manager, One Basin CRC

Emily Heylen

Communications Manager, One Basin CRC

Daniel Pierce

Education and Training Manager, One Basin CRC

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Jacqui Paterson

Executive Support Officer, One Basin CRC

Geoff Reid

First Nations Engagement Lead, One Basin CRC

Lauren O’Donoghue

Business Support Officer, One Basin CRC

Program leads

Professor Seth Westra

Director, Research & Technology and Opportunity Program Lead, One Basin CRC

Dr Joseph Guillaume

Foresight and Decisions Program Lead, One Basin CRC

Professor Neville Crossman

Adaptation and Innovation Program Lead, One Basin CRC

Regional hub leads

Kym Walton

Director, Regional Hubs & Loxton Hub Lead, One Basin CRC

Peter Forbes

Mildura Hub Lead, One Basin CRC

Katie Dunne

Griffith Hub Lead, One Basin CRC

Marti Beeston

Goondiwindi Hub Lead, One Basin CRC

Sector convenors

Craig Copeland

NRM Industry Convenor, One Basin CRC

Andrew Kremor

Water Planning Industry Convenor, One Basin CRC

Alex Sas

Wine Industry Convenor, One Basin CRC

Kathryn Young

Horticulture Industry Convenor, One Basin CRC

PhD students

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Anita Bhusal

PhD Student, One Basin CRC

Lang Zheng

PhD Student, One Basin CRC

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Shahin Solgi

PhD Student, One Basin CRC

Shayne Faulkner

PhD Student, One Basin CRC

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Wiyanda Aflah

PhD Student, One Basin CRC

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Kelsy Burns

PhD Student, One Basin CRC

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PhD Student, One Basin CRC

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