Paul is well-versed in climate and environmental impact, having spent the last 15+ years working in impact for justice, nature, and climate solutions.

Paul’s extensive track record of experience in the nonprofit space, particularly as CEO of GetUp (where he led the team to engage over 1.5 million people and raise $67 million in donations), will be extremely valuable in steering and growing CAA to maximise our impact in advancing Australia’s cellular agriculture sector.

Paul has also worked as an advisor for organisations including Boundless Earth, Global Cooksafe Coalition, Climate Energy Finance and the Pooled Fund on International Energy (PIE).

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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.

Ashley Mackinnon

Director of Policy and Advocacy
Ashley brings more than a decade of experience in public policy, advocacy and industry representation across agriculture and transport.

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.

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.

Ashley Mackinnon

Director of Policy and Advocacy
Ashley brings more than a decade of experience in public policy, advocacy and industry representation across agriculture and transport.

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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.

Dr. Carin Basirun

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

David Bucca

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

Chloe Dempsey

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

David Bucca

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

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. James Ryall

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

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.

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