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Ashley Mackinnon

Director of Policy and Advocacy

Ashley Mackinnon is Director of Policy and Advocacy at Cellular Agriculture Australia and brings more than a decade of experience in public policy, advocacy and industry representation, including senior roles across agriculture and transport.

Ashley has led policy and advocacy programs, advised boards and senior executives, and worked with governments, industry bodies and other stakeholders to develop evidence-based policy and advance sector priorities.

His experience spans government engagement, advocacy strategy, organisational strategy, strategic communications and the leadership of policy and advocacy teams.

He brings particular experience working with peak bodies and member-based organisations across complex policy and stakeholder environments.

Kim Tonnet

Head of Regulatory Affairs
Kim is a regulatory & government relations professional with over 30 years of experience across food manufacturing, alt proteins, and cell ag.

Hamish Toohey

Operations Coordinator
Hamish brings a people-first approach from his background in social enterprise, nonprofits and international development.

Joanne Tunna

Chief Executive Officer
Jo is the Chief Executive Officer of CAA and brings over 15 years of experience across government, non-profit and private sectors.

Dr. Sam Perkins

Strategic Adviser
Dr Sam Perkins is a strategic adviser to CAA, bringing a diverse background across engineering, strategy and the humanitarian sector.

Joanne Tunna

Chief Executive Officer
Jo is the Chief Executive Officer of CAA and brings over 15 years of experience across government, non-profit and private sectors.

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Elaine Siu

Director
Elaine is a veteran in the alternative proteins space, having served in multiple roles in pioneering organisations including The Good Food Institute.

Chloe Dempsey

Acting Chair
Chloe brings a range of experience in strategy, policy, and green technology to her role as Acting Chair.

Dr. Carin Basirun

Secretary (Administration)
Carin holds a PhD in Biomedical Engineering and over five years of experience in tissue engineering.

Chloe Dempsey

Acting Chair
Chloe brings a range of experience in strategy, policy, and green technology to her role as Acting Chair.

Elaine Siu

Director
Elaine is a veteran in the alternative proteins space, having served in multiple roles in pioneering organisations including The Good Food Institute.

Dr. Anna Barlow

Advisor
Anna is a seasoned expert in the food and agritech sectors, bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge to our advisory committee.

Dr. James Ryall

Advisor
James Ryall is a distinguished biotech consultant with over twenty years of expertise in cell biology, biomanufacturing, and regenerative medicine.

Glen Neal

Advisor
Glen has more than 20 years of experience in food regulation and biosecurity, which has developed his expertise in crisis and risk management.

Dr. Anna Barlow

Advisor
Anna is a seasoned expert in the food and agritech sectors, bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge to our advisory committee.

Dr. James Ryall

Advisor
James Ryall is a distinguished biotech consultant with over twenty years of expertise in cell biology, biomanufacturing, and regenerative medicine.

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