The CBA recently farewelled its inaugural Knowledge Broker of five years Paula Doyle.

Bringing enthusiasm and resourcefulness from a science education background, Paula joined the CBA in 2019. Over five years her wide-ranging communication, relationship-building and event management skills forged valuable networks among scientists and students from across the Centre’s partners, and with policy makers and managers from state and federal environmental departments and other conservation organisations.

To build on Paula’s connections and projects the CBA is now excited to welcome Jessica Ward-Jones to the team. Jess brings a wealth of experience in ecology, project management, research, and science communication.

Previous roles at the Invasive Species Council saw Jess develop and manage a highly successful national citizen science project focused on invasive species. Jess also has experience with the CBA, having been the coordinator for the CBA-funded High-Country Dieback Network where she managed connections between researchers and land managers invested in ongoing understanding of several dieback affected Eucalyptus species in the Australian high country.

With a background in managing complex environmental projects and fostering collaborations across sectors, Jess is looking forward to working with CBA scientists and students, learning about their research and perspectives to create impactful partnerships with environmental management and policy.

Jess can be contacted at Jess.Ward-Jones@canberra.edu.au.