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Joanne Tunna

Chief Program Officer

Jo is the Chief Operating Officer of CAA and brings over 15 years of experience across government, not-for-profit and private sectors. She has a breadth of expertise spanning strategy, project management, business development, and corporate sustainability. 

Jo is dedicated to working with impact-driven organisations to decarbonise our food system and has been focused on accelerating the development of alternative proteins since joining Cellular Agriculture Australia in 2021. 

Jo holds significant knowledge and networks across the Australian cellular agriculture ecosystem, having been involved in CAA since its very early days.

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.

Jessica Freitag

Policy & Advocacy Coordinator
Jess brings knowledge of social policy and communications to her role as Policy & Advocacy Coordinator.

Hannah Andersen

Executive Director, Operations & People
Hannah brings two decades of experience in international development, agribusiness & systems change.

Dr. Sam Perkins

Chief Executive Officer
CAA is a tight-knit and committed team led by Dr. Sam Perkins, who has a diverse background spanning engineering and humanitarian sectors.

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.

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David Bucca

Director
David brings expertise from a range of innovative foodtech companies, including founding precision-fermented dairy company Change Foods.

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. Bianca Le

Founder (Former Director)
In August 2020, cell biologist Bianca, took a massive leap of faith and founded CAA mid Melbourne lockdown.

Dr. Bianca Le

Founder (Former Director)
In August 2020, cell biologist Bianca, took a massive leap of faith and founded CAA mid Melbourne lockdown.

David Bucca

Director
David brings expertise from a range of innovative foodtech companies, including founding precision-fermented dairy company Change Foods.

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.

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. 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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