Centre Management and Associates

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 7400
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

Dr Joelle Prange, Senior Research Manager 

Experience in catchment to reef water quality, natural resource management and tropical marine ecosystem health assessment in Australia and the South Pacific. Joelle has worked with researchers, managers and the community to co-ordinate and effectively communicate science and research outcomes.
Telephone: +61 (0)7 4781 6311
Email joelle.prange@rrrc.org.au

Ms Mellissa Jess, Senior Research Manager - Rainforest and Catchments

Mellissa's 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

Dr Suzanne Long, Senior Scientist (Synthesis)

Suzanne's role at RRRC draws upon her broad international experience as a research scientist working in the fields of evolutionary biology, marine ecology and conservation biology. Suzanne leads Theme 5 of the MTSRF and  is motivated to ensure that publicly-funded, public-good research actually benefits the public.
Telephone: +61 (0) 7 4050 7400
Email: suzanne.long@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 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 7 4729 8490
Email frances.michaelis@fao.org

Professor Robin South, Senior Advisor

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 +61 (0)405 836 496
Email robin.south@jcu.edu.au