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

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

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
Regional hub leads
Sector convenors
PhD students

Anita Bhusal
PhD Student, One Basin CRC

Lang Zheng
PhD Student, One Basin CRC

Shahin Solgi
PhD Student, One Basin CRC

Shayne Faulkner
PhD Student, One Basin CRC

Wiyanda Aflah
PhD Student, One Basin CRC

Kelsy Burns
PhD Student, One Basin CRC

Camaria Holder
PhD Student, One Basin CRC