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Meet Jenny Bevan, Business Development Officer with a passion for providing solutions, building lasting professional relationships, and developing expert skills in operating construction vehicles and playing Pokémon with my grandchildren.

With nearly 17 years of experience in environmental laboratory services, she has built a strong knowledge base in the industry and is deeply committed to uplifting and empowering the next generation of industry professionals.

Associate Professor Lucy Reading is a groundwater scientist. She has a background in chemistry and expertise in water monitoring and modelling. Lucy completed a PhD in the School of Environmental Engineering at The University of Queensland in 2010. Lucy’s employment history includes laboratory, government and research roles.

Since commencing an academic role at the Queensland University of Technology in 2015, Lucy has led research into contaminant transport in the Great Barrier Reef catchments in North Queensland. She is currently working with local councils and the Queensland Government to set up water monitoring networks in the Gold Coast Hinterland, Australia. Lucy’s research projects contribute to water resource management by informing current and emerging government water policy.

Lucy is passionate about collaborating with communities and creating opportunities for students to gain experience, develop networks and build their careers.

With over 20 years of experience in soil science research and consulting, Anna is a highly skilled Principal Soil Scientist and Contaminated Land Auditor at Environmental Earth Sciences International (EESI) in Queensland.

Anna specialises in soil science and land contamination, building on broad technical experience as Auditor and Expert Witness Assistant, and projects across mining, waste management, agriculture, hydrogeology and risk assessment.

Anne Schneider is an Associate Environmental Scientist with a PhD in Environmental Science from the University of Queensland, where she researched waste rock cover systems for acid mine drainage prevention.

With over 16 years of research and consulting experience, Anne works at PSK Environmental and is committed to promoting sustainable environmental practices and mentoring the next generation of industry professionals.

In my current role as the Director of Waste Operations, I lead a highly talented workforce responsible for the administration of the contamination land portfolio for Queensland; and the environmental authority (EA) and waste levy administration for the private and local government waste management sector in Queensland.  My prior Director role in the department included leading the statewide intelligence and investigations team.

Prior to joining the public service in 2011, I was a police officer of twenty years' service, working mainly in specialist roles relating counter terrorism, dignitary protection, disaster management, and statewide major investigations and intelligence services.  I also held a teaching and program coordinator role at Detective and Intelligence In-Service Training Program at the Queensland Police Service Academy.  I love playing golf and long distance hiking.

Chloe is a Senior Environmental Advisor with over eight years of experience in construction environmental management. At Georgiou Group, she ensures regulatory compliance and sustainability across major projects, including the Coomera Connector, M1 Exit 41 Interchange Upgrade, and various projects in New South Wales. Her expertise lies in bridge projects, specialising in soil and water management, Acid Sulphate Soils, PFAS containment, and erosion and sediment control.

She has extensive experience in environmental monitoring, including soil, water, air, noise, and vibration assessments, enabling data-driven decision-making. Skilled in stakeholder engagement, she collaborates with regulatory bodies, community groups, and project teams to foster environmental stewardship and project success. Committed to sustainability, Chloe leads innovative solutions in erosion control, hazardous waste management, and large-scale infrastructure sustainability.