ABA STAFF
MELISSA MACFARLENE Almond Centre Assistant Orchard Manager
Melissa joined the ABA , in late 2021 , to help manage the 60-hectare experimental and demonstration orchard , at Loxton . Melissa works closely with Orchard Manager Anthony Wachtel to ensure the specific management programs required for trials happening at the orchard are adhered to . Melissa is a member of the ABA ’ s Industry Development team .
RAJESH NOMULA Industry Development Officer
Rajesh joined the ABA in 2022 , and is part of the Industry Development team . He works closely with Industry Development Manager Deidre Jaensch , based in Mildura .
ELLA HENSON Industry Development Officer - Sustainability
Ella Henson was appointed to the position of Industry Development Officer – Sustainability in May 2022 . Ella completed a Bachelor of Environmental Science ( Honours ) at Deakin University in Melbourne . Her role is to drive efforts to ensure that sustainability is integrated into best management practice and adopted by the industry . This involves identifying sustainability champions , disseminating good news stories , and collaborating with researchers and industry participants on relevant sustainability projects . Ella works closely with the Industry Development , Marketing , and Communications teams .
MEGAN COLES Sustainability Manager
Megan was the ABA ’ s first Sustainability Manager and came with a wealth of experience at an industry and corporate level . Her expertise fast tracked the industry ’ s goals and developed the foundations from which the ABA has embarked on a journey to formalise its sustainability credentials .
2021 / 22 ABA ANNUAL REPORT