• Ms Sheriden Morris, Managing Director

  Experienced in tropical agriculture industry, natural resource management, environmental management and policy development.  Formerly Director of Water Quality and Coastal Development, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority and Manager of the Great Barrier Reef program of CSIRO's Water for a Healthy Country Flagship.

  Telephone + 61 (0)7 4050 7400begin_of_the_skype_highlighting             + 61 (0)7 4050 7400       end_of_the_skype_highlighting
  Email sheriden.morris@rrrc.org.au

• Dr David Souter, Research and Spatial Systems Director

  Experienced in coral reef research and tropical coastal ecosystems management in Australia, East Africa, the Indian Ocean Islands, South and Southeast Asia through World Bank, UNEP, Sida, and AusAID funded programs. David currently coordinates the Great Barrier Reef theme of the MTSRF and brokers the production of the Great Barrier Reef Atlas.

  Telephone: +61 (0)7 4781 6013
  Email david.souter@rrrc.org.au

• Ms Mellissa Jess, Senior Research Manager (Rainforests and Catchments)

  Experience includes expertise in wildlife research and management, monitoring and evaluation of mulga and rangeland communities, rehabilitation projects for threatended species/communities, ecological consultancy and collaboration in international  quarantine research. Mellissa has a high degree of comprehension in environmental strategic planning and has devloped strong relationships with regulatory authorities and management groups across Australia.

  Telephone: +61 (0) 7 4050 7400
  Email mellissa.jess@rrrc.org.au

• Ms Hayley Gorsuch, Research Manager

  Graduate in marine science with experience in tropical marine tourism and education in Australia and Southeast Asia. Worked with various committees and organisations to determine and implement sustainable use of local coral reefs.

  Telephone: +61 (0) 7 4050 7400
  Email: hayley.gorsuch@rrrc.org.au

International Associates

• Dr Clive Wilkinson, International Research Associate

  Experienced in tropical coastal ecology, environmental management and policy advice in the Indo-Pacific.  Currently Coordinator of the Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network and formerly a Senior Specialist Scientist at the Australian Institute of Marine Science.

  Telephone +61 (0)7 4729 8452
  Email clive.wilkinson@rrrc.org.au

• Dr Frances Michaelis, International Research Associate

  Experienced in ecosystem approaches to management and governance, including international agreements.  Currently Editor, United Nations Atlas of the Oceans and FAO Fisheries Consultant.

  Telephone +61 (0)7 4729 8490
  Email frances.michaelis@fao.org 

• Professor Robin South, International Research Associate

  Experienced in tropical marine management, policy development and capacity building for Small Island Developing States.  Currently Chair of the International Ocean Institute global capacity building program IOI-OceanLearn , partnered with the United Nations.

  Telephone +679 345 2288 or +679 323 2151
  Email robin.south@orda.com.au