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Joanne Tunna

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

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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.
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Jessica Freitag

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

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