{"id":23,"date":"2017-05-09T01:53:11","date_gmt":"2017-05-09T01:53:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/murrumbidgeelandcare.org.au\/?page_id=23"},"modified":"2025-08-25T11:06:13","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T01:06:13","slug":"staff","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mli.org.au\/home\/about-mli\/staff\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Staff"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Ellen McDonald<\/a><\/div>

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Ellen has an extensive background in human resources, staff development and animal health. She has a degree in Animal Science and a PhD in Animal and Veterinary Sciences, together with qualifications in Leadership and Management. Ellen has spent a considerable amount of time supporting, mentoring and promoting staff engagement within the workplace, strongly believing that…<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Tina de Jong<\/a><\/div>

Executive Officer<\/p><\/div>

Tina de Jong has worked for a long time with the Landcare and catchment management community, mainly on biodiversity projects and surveys, along with general community support. She has also enjoyed working in the Museum of the Riverina, Environmental Education at ErinEarth, and as a horticulturalist. She is most interested in ways we can improve…<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Nicole Maher<\/a><\/div>

Regional Landcare Coordinator<\/p><\/div>

Nicole has a degree in Environmental Science and a Masters in Sustainable Agriculture, together with qualifications in Business Governance of Not-For-Profit Organisations. She has worked in sustainable agriculture and natural resource management for over fifteen years, working in technical and research roles before coming to Murrumbidgee Landcare twelve years ago. Nicole loves supporting the passion…<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Nioka Dupond<\/a><\/div>

Murrambidya Garrai Wirrimbirra Officer - Aboriginal Landcare Officer<\/p><\/div>

Nioka is a Wiradjuri woman based in Narrandera who has a background in education. First Nations People have been caring for Country since time immemorial and Nioka believes that utilising this knowledge with a high degree of respect and understanding will start the healing of our Nation, people and Country as we come together and…<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Local Landcare Coordinators<\/h2>\n

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Kathy Tenison<\/a><\/div>

Local Landcare Coordinator - Bidgee Woodlands Region<\/p><\/div>

Kathy has been involved in Agricultural Education for over 40 years working on Environmental Projects producing educational material and providing event management including field days, Gala Days (schools) and workshops for stakeholders comprising, Landholders, Government Agencies and Schools. She studied Applied Science (Agriculture) and Education at Charles Sturt University as well as holding a Certificate…<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Jenny Dwyer<\/a><\/div>

Local Landcare Coordinator - Bidgee Plains Region<\/p><\/div>

Jenny came to Murrumbidgee Landcare from being the Hay Plains Landcare Project Officer. Jenny grew up on farms around Hay and although beginning her career in the health industry she has always had ties to the land, a strong community focus and an understanding of the importance of natural resource management. Having been a Hay…<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Annika Colenso<\/a><\/div>

Local Landcare Coordinator - Bidgee Slopes Region <\/p><\/div>

Growing up in a rural town, living and working on several properties with diverse management styles and enterprises, Annika has been exposed to the importance of natural resource management and sustainable farming.\u00a0Annika is still involved in the family farm today and understands the delicate balance between production and protection.\u00a0 Annika is eager to make new…<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Brittany Hicks<\/a><\/div>

Local Landcare Coordinator - Bidgee Rangelands Region<\/p><\/div>

  Britt is a Temora local, growing up on a mixed sheep and cropping farm in the Grogan area. Her work within natural resource management has centred around community engagement, education, biodiversity, endangered species and graphic design projects. Britt\u2019s background studies are a Bachelor of Science majoring in ecology, earth science, water science, sustainability, land…<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Leigh Mathieson<\/a><\/div>

Local Landcare Coordinator - Bidgee High Lands Region<\/p><\/div>

  Leigh is a dedicated individual with a passion for the environment, sustainability and biodiversity. After studying a Diploma in Animal Technology, he gained years of valuable experience in pre-clinical medical research, working on projects related to cancer pharmaceuticals and diabetes transplant technologies.   Eventually, Leigh felt a desire to return to his roots in…<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Julie Roberts<\/a><\/div>

Local Landcare Coordinator - Bidgee Hill Tops Region<\/p><\/div>

  Julie is a farm manager and cattle breeder based near Jugiong, with a background in Case Management and Allied Health.\u00a0 After filling the role of Local Landcare Coordinator for Harden Murrumburrah Landcare Group since 2021, Julie has now joined the Murrumbidgee Landcare team. Julie has completed courses in Holistic Farm Management, Low Stress Stock…<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Rachel Cullen<\/a><\/div>

Local Landcare Coordinator - Bidgee Valleys Region<\/p><\/div>

Rachel Cullen is the Bidgee Valleys Local Landcare Coordinator based in Tumut. Rachel works part time on Mondays and Wednesdays Mob: 0428 913 115 Email: rcullen@mli.org.au   Landcare Groups: Tarcutta Valley Landcare Group Kyeamba Valley Landcare Group<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Jessie McPherson<\/a><\/div>

Local Landcare Coordinator - Bidgee Floodplains Region<\/p><\/div>

Jessie McPherson has a background in communications, community services, and emergency services, she is equipped with a unique set of skills to build capacity for local Landcare groups. Jessie is passionate about engaging the community, building long-term partnerships, and enabling people to engage in common enterprise.   Jessie McPherson is the Bidgee Floodplains area Local…<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Felicity Chittick<\/a><\/div>

Project Officer <\/p><\/div>

  Felicity Chittick is the project officer for projects across the entire catchment but is based in Wagga Wagga. Felicity works part-time Tuesdays to Wednesday\u00a0   Mob: 0427 364 019 Email: projectofficer@mli.org.au<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Leigh Mathieson<\/a><\/div>

Project Officer - Landcare-led Resilience Project<\/p><\/div>

Leigh is a dedicated individual with a passion for the environment, sustainability and biodiversity. After studying a Diploma in Animal Technology, he gained years of valuable experience in pre-clinical medical research, working on projects related to cancer pharmaceuticals and diabetes transplant technologies. Eventually, Leigh felt a desire to return to his roots in the countryside,…<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Rachel Cullen<\/a><\/div>

Project Officer - Riverina Highlands Landcare Network Nursery<\/p><\/div>

    Rachel Cullen is the Riverina Highlands Landcare Network Nursery Project Officer based in Tumut. Rachel works part time on Mondays and Wednesdays Mob: 0428 913 115 Email: rcullen@mli.org.au   RIVERINA HIGHLANDS LANDCARE NURSERY Email:\u00a0tumutlandcarenursery@gmail.com Phone:\u00a00427 568 131 Address: 5 Gocup Road Tumut,\u00a0 NSW 2720 Facebook: Riverina Highlands Landcare Network + Nursery Website:\u00a0Landcare Nursery…<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Janelle Ruggeri<\/a><\/div>

Project Officer<\/p><\/div>

Janelle Ruggeri is a Project Officer based in Griffith Janelle works part-time on Wednesday & Friday   E: jruggeri@mli.org.au<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Jodie Rosin<\/a><\/div>

Financial Officer<\/p><\/div>

  Jodie is Murrumbidgee Landcare’s Financial Officer and is based in Tumut.          <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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