Board of Directors

Dr. Sam Perkins

Chief Executive Officer

CAA is a tight-knit and committed team led by Dr Sam Perkins.

Sam has a Ph.D. in Aeronautical Engineering from the University of Tasmania & Cambridge University. He has extensive experience in strategic leadership and innovation management at organisations such as UNHCR and Engineers Without Borders. Sam has a proven track-record of developing and executing sustainable and scalable engineering technology at national and local community scales.

Sam is skilled in participatory approaches & design-thinking methodologies, contributing to CAA’s ability to convene effective & outcome-oriented collaborations between industry stakeholders.

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Victoria Taylor

Head of Sector Building & Advocacy

Victoria has 25 years experience in policy, engagement and governance within agriculture and primary industries.

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. Kate Secombe

Newsletter Coordinator & Content Developer

Kate is a scientist with a PhD in Medicine, where she examined how the gut microbiota contributes to the development of gastrointestinal side effects.

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

Advocacy & Communications Coordinator

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

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Chloe Dempsey

Director

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

Dr. Carin Basirun

Secretary

Carin holds a PhD in Biomedical Engineering, with a focus on cardiac mechanotransduction and over five years of experience in tissue engineering.

Dr. Bianca Le

Founder

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

Chloe Dempsey

Director

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

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.

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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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Lisa Musgrove

Science & Technology Lead

Lisa is a third-year PhD candidate investigating stem cell sources for cultivated crustacean meat.

Lisa Musgrove

Science & Technology Lead

Lisa is a third-year PhD candidate investigating stem cell sources for cultivated crustacean meat.

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