Meet our committee

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  Zoe McLaughlin MEIANZ

  Zoe McLaughlin MEIANZ President

  Zoe is a Senior Associate within the Environment team at bd infrastructure, with expertise in environmental impact assessment and approvals across the full project lifecycle (including post-approval) for large transmission, road, rail and energy infrastructure projects. Zoe has a degree in Environmental Engineering from UNSW and has previous experience working in contaminated land management. Zoe is passionate about achieving positive environmental and social outcomes through working collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams and advocating for best practice.

  Zoe is the current NSW Division President and has previously spent her time on the NSW Division Committee as Vice President and as Students and Early Careers lead focusing on developing and running events including the annual mentoring program.

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  Kevin Roberts MEIANZ

  Kevin Roberts MEIANZ Vice President

  Kevin is Stantec’s National Delivery Lead for Environment and Geosciences. He has over 39 years' experience in the regulation, assessment and management of environmental issues across disciplines, geographies and jurisdictions. Kevin has worked on numerous multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects in a lead environmental role both client side and as a consultant. He has had extensive involvement in road, rail, energy and water infrastructure projects and often involved in providing expert environmental advice to Government and private industry.

  Kevin is a Fellow of the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand (EIANZ) and is the immediate past President and current Vice President of the NSW Division of EIANZ.

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  Lisa Mitchell MEIANZ

  Lisa Mitchell MEIANZ Treasurer

  Lisa is a team leader in the Transport and Water Assessments team at the NSW Department of Planning and Environment and has been a member of EIANZ for. She has a Bachelor of Applied Science (Environmental Biology)(Hons) and spent 10 years in consulting as an ecologist and project manager before jumping to the public service 23 years ago where she has been able to indulge her passion in infrastructure which changes how people go about their lives. Lisa has worked in environmental impact assessment across a broad range of sectors, including mining, road, rail, ports, water supply, wastewater management, flood management, energy generation and transmission. She currently manages multi-disciplinary teams to undertake credible and robust assessments of passenger rail projects, leading teams working on Sydney Metro and light rail projects. Her purpose in joining the EIANZ NSW committee is to provide public sector representation and encourage others to do the same. Despite what her membership details say, she’s pretty sure she joined EIANZ back before the turn of the century while still a consultant. And she loves a laugh and to have fun while doing this stuff, so be prepared to hear about what her kids have done to annoy her this week and her tips for how to get out of an attempted carjacking situation.

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  Greg Marshall MEIANZ CEnvP- IA + REAP

  Greg Marshall MEIANZ CEnvP- IA + REAP Secretary

  Greg is a GHD Principal with 28 years environmental consulting experience for both public and private sector clients in Australia, Singapore and Hong Kong. Greg’s expertise lies in the scoping and management of impact assessments for major infrastructure projects across the energy, urban development, water and transport industry sectors.

  Greg is a NSW REAP and has been a member of EIANZ for over 14 years. Greg is responsible as the membership co-ordinator to the NSW Division committee. Greg loves bushwalking, yoga, ocean swimming and contributing his time to serve environmental and community causes.

   

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  Alex Iljin MEIANZ

  Alex Iljin MEIANZ Committee Member

  Alex is a transport professional with over 35 years of experience in technical, project management, strategy and management roles for consultants and corporates. He has led the National transport planning practice at global engineering consulting companies and was Transurban’s inaugural Manager Traffic as the company delivered Melbourne CityLink and expanded to own multiple tollroads in Australia and the US. He now runs his own advisory practice.

  In addition to the EIANZ NSW committee, Alex has been on the AITPM Victorian committee and is currently also - member of the Executive of his school collegians association.

   

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  Andrew Morison MEIANZ

  Andrew Morison MEIANZ Committee Member

  Andrew supports businesses and organisations who deliver outcomes for the environmental and community.

  He serves on a number of advisory panels and boards and mentors or supports executives across governance, strategy, planning and performance.  He has worked on a number of M&As and has delivered numerous training programs for consulting companies and other environmental professionals. 

  More details: http://linkedin.com/in/andrew-morison

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  Ayesha Shaikh

  Ayesha Shaikh Committee Member

  Ayesha has recently started her career in sustainability, working to expand sustainability programs for university students through partnerships with local councils and community organisations. She is passionate about creating practical, local impact and making sustainability accessible to wider communities.

  Whilst at university, she studied Chemistry and Environmental Studies, exploring the science behind materials such as plastics alongside environmental policy and law. She also completed an Honours project developing organic solar cells in the lab. Alongside her studies, Ayesha spent three years delivering events and finding ways to make them more sustainable. She also secured a sustainability grant to establish a slow fashion sewing space, encouraging students to explore clothing repair, reuse and circularity.

  Ayesha is part of the NSW Student and Early Careers Committee, where she works to connect students with environmental professionals and help bridge the gap between university and industry. She is excited to contribute to the committee and create opportunities for students to learn from and connect with people across the industry.

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  Brendyn Williams MEIANZ

  Brendyn Williams MEIANZ Committee Member

  With over 25 years’ experience in community infrastructure and services, Brendyn is passionate about assisting organisations and projects from purpose-to-performance.

  Brendyn is a civil engineer, management consultant, project manager and lead auditor, with expertise in governance, procurement, standards, management systems, risk, audit and compliance, particularly in the building and construction sector in NSW.

  Brendyn in the Principal Consultant for Pentagon Management, and a member of the Standards Committee for Environmental Management and Sustainability.

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  Christopher Serrano MEIANZ CEnvP

  Christopher Serrano MEIANZ CEnvP Committee Member

  Chris is the NSW/ACT Environment Team Leader at Arup with more than 10 years' experience in environmental impact assessment and planning approvals. He has worked across transport, energy, maritime, industrial and major development projects throughout Australia, leading multidisciplinary teams through environmental assessment and approvals processes.

  Chris specialises in environmental impact assessment and planning approvals in NSW, with a strong interest in improving environmental assessment through digital innovation and clear communication. He is a Certified Environmental Practitioner (CEnvP) and has presented at EIANZ conferences on environmental net gain and digital EIA.

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  Erran Woodward MEIANZ

  Erran Woodward MEIANZ Committee Member

  With over twenty years’ experience in the infrastructure construction industry, Erran is the Director of Land Air Water Environmental Management, a company she was inspired to establish 13 years ago following her return to Sydney after working on regional projects.

  Erran focuses on environmental compliance and post-award approvals for major infrastructure projects, across mining, road, rail and more recently, transmission lines and renewables industries.

  Erran graduated with an Honours degree in environmental science and subsequently continued her professional development with a Masters in Environmental Law. Erran is passionate about maintaining high standards of compliance and assisting project to stay accountable from within.

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  Fiona Gainsford FEIANZ CEnvP

  Fiona Gainsford FEIANZ CEnvP Committee Member

  Fiona is a passionate environmental impact assessment specialist with 25 years’ experience.  She is an advocate for continuing professional development and high professional standards, recognising the benefits of time away from everyday work at the coal face to expand professional knowledge. Fiona is the current Secretary of the Institute Board, a former President of the NSW Division, the inaugural Chair of the EIANZ Advisory Council, a Fellow of the Institute and a Certified Environmental Practitioner – Impact Assessment Specialist. She was awarded the EIANZ's May Lou Morris Award for outstanding service to the Institute at a Divisional level in 2016.

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  Jamie McMahon MEIANZ

  Jamie McMahon MEIANZ Committee Member

  I have over 18 years’ experience environmental planning and impact assessment, both within government and industry. In this time I’ve worked on a diverse range of projects including large scale road, rail, energy and water infrastructure. This has included offshore wind projects in the UK, and renewable energy and oil and gas projects in Africa and Asia.

  Having initially trained as an ecologist, I also maintain an ecological impact assessment role in my current position at AECOM. I’m keen to contribute my broad experience to strengthening the NSW Division of EIANZ for its members and the community.

   

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  Jordan Fraser

  Jordan Fraser Committee Member

  Jordan Fraser is a Graduate Ecologist in GHD’s Sydney team, supporting ecological assessments and environmental approvals across NSW. He undertakes vegetation, flora and fauna surveys, habitat assessments, ecological monitoring, desktop reviews, and biodiversity reporting to help clients manage biodiversity and support sustainable development.

  Jordan holds a Bachelor of Biodiversity and Conservation from Macquarie University and First Class Honours in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from the University of Sydney. His Honours research examined plant-herbivore interactions in Tasmanian forestry. He is a member of the EIANZ NSW Divisional Committee and Students & Early Careers Sub-committee, with interests in ecology, environmental law, and biodiversity offsets. He is passionate about applying ecological science to practical conservation and development outcomes.

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  Laurenne Coetzee MEIANZ CEnvP

  Laurenne Coetzee MEIANZ CEnvP Committee Member

  Laurenne is a Certified Environmental Practitioner (CEnvP) with over 22 years of experience in construction environmental management, sustainability, compliance, and environmental law. With expertise spanning both client and contractor organisations, she brings a practical and balanced approach to navigating complex environmental and regulatory challenges.

  An EIANZ member for more than a decade, Laurenne has extensive experience in environmental approvals, compliance, risk management, and dispute resolution. She recently completed a term as an Acting Commissioner of the NSW Land and Environment Court and is a Nationally Accredited Mediator, combining technical, legal, and judicial expertise to deliver effective environmental outcomes.

  Beyond her professional pursuits, she is a budding amateur wildlife photographer with a passion for capturing and promoting the natural environment she has dedicated her career to protecting.

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  MacLaren North FEIANZ CEnvP-HER

  MacLaren North FEIANZ CEnvP-HER Committee Member

  Dr MacLaren North is a heritage advisor and historical archaeologist with over thirty years of professional practice. Since 2006, he has worked in private practice and has founded several heritage consulting firms. Prior to that, he worked for ten years in NSW government, for the heritage regulator and for a large government utility providing heritage advice on asset management and operations. He occasionally works as an expert witness in heritage matters. His work has encompassed infrastructure (new build, modification and operations), commercial, industrial and large scale residential projects. He is a Fellow of EIANZ and a former Chair of the Heritage SEAC.

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  Rebecca Goodwin MEIANZ

  Rebecca Goodwin MEIANZ Committee Member

  Rebecca has over 18 years’ experience in ecology and has been involved in a large number of ecological studies of varying scales throughout Australia. She is currently working as a Principal Ecologist at Ecology Consulting, and is an Accredited Assessor under the NSW Biodiversity Offset Scheme. She is also experienced in providing expert evidence in the Land and Environment Court.

  Rebecca has highly developed skills in research, project management, problem solving and effective communication, and these skills are complemented by her field skills with plant community type mapping and threatened flora and fauna surveys, on a variety of small and large scale projects. She also sits on the EIANZ Biodiversity Offsets Community of Practice Committee.

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  Rhidian Harrington MEIANZ

  Rhidian Harrington MEIANZ Committee Member

  Rhidian has over 25 years’ experience as an ecologist and project manager, including internationally in southern Africa and Pakistan. His experience includes threatened species management, biodiversity reserve management planning, biodiversity offset site establishment, ecology impact assessments and project management.

  He is an Accredited Assessor under the NSW Biodiversity Offset Scheme and has particular experience in developing sophisticated biodiversity offset strategies. Rhidian is currently the President of the NSW Division, having been the Vice President for two years prior to that. He is passionate about professional development and ensuring that environmental practitioners are operating to the highest standards, and that legislation and policy are achieving the environmental standards they are intended for. He has participated as a mentor in the NSW mentoring program for the last two years.

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  Tracey Doczy MEIANZ CEnvP

  Tracey Doczy MEIANZ CEnvP Committee Member

  Tracey is an ESG and environmental leader with more than 20 years’ experience across environmental planning, post-approvals, sustainable construction and major project delivery. Tracey’s expertise spans environmental governance, regulatory compliance, risk, assurance and environmental management systems, including roles as an Environmental Representative and Independent Environmental Auditor.

  With a Master of Environmental and Business Management, Tracey brings technical, commercial and governance perspectives to decision-making. She is currently the Chair of the Hunter Environmental Institute and long term member of EIANZ.

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  Travis Ng

  Travis Ng Committee Member

  Travis is an early career Environmental Consultant at ADE Consulting specialising in Contaminated Land Management. Travis has over a year of experience in the industry conducting contaminated site investigations and working with clients to manage risks, regularly working in the field and at a desk. He has had experience on major infrastructure projects including multiple NSW motorways and Sydney Metro sites as well as legacy sites for local councils such as regional gasworks and historic landfills.

  Travis also sits on the EIANZ Students and Early Careers Committee as the NSW representative.

   

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  Zoe Wood MEIANZ

  Zoe Wood MEIANZ Committee Member

  Zoe is an environmental practitioner who developed her passion for the environment through spending plenty of time outdoors. Currently working as a Principal Environmental Scientist with Stantec, Zoe leads a range of environmental impact assessments on complex industrial, road, water, sewer and waste projects. She has a keen interest in water resource and catchment management and securing reliable water supplies.

  Her career has included time managing environmental projects with Cardno, Arcadis, Sydney Water, the Australian Government Environment Department, the Murrumbidgee Catchment Management Authority and Non-Government Organisations. Zoe strives to undertake robust environmental assessments that promote improved environmental outcomes. Her key focus on the EIANZ NSW Division Committee will be developing and running events that share knowledge and generate enthusiasm in the environment industry.

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• Wilson Lau

  Wilson Lau Secretariat

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  Wilson is the secretariat for the NSW Division.

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