GippsDairy Team
The GippsDairy team use their extension, administrative, technical and practical skills to deliver on the organisation's vision to look after the interests of dairy farmers in our region.
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Mob: 0409 179 706
Karen is no stranger to the dairy industry, having grown up on a dairy farm in South Gippsland and supporting two teenage sons working on dairies in the Macalister Irrigation District.
Jessica Russell
Regional Extension Officer - Workforce Planning
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Jessica was born and raised on a dairy farm and has worked in the agriculture industry over the last 10 years. She has a Certificate III in Business Administration and is currently completing a Certificate III in Human Resources. Jessica is passionate about the dairy industry and helping young farmers progress in their careers. She is currently on maternity leave and will return in February 2025.
Veronica McLeod
Extension Team Lead
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Mob: 0499 696 632
Veronica grew up on a dairy farm in the Macalister Irrigation District. She has been involved in the dairy industry all her life in farm and service provider roles, including – but not limited to - milker, calf rearer, AI technician, and stockfeed nutritionist.
Veronica is passionate about building farmer and industry relationships and helping to mentor the next generation. Her varied career has equipped Veronica with an expansive knowledge of the dairy industry.
Kim Price
Extension Officer - Our Farm, Our Plan
Robyn McLean
Extension Officer - Land, Water and Climate
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Growing up on a large farm in Northern Victoria, Robyn has been involved in the agricultural industry all her life. Since moving to Gippsland, Robyn has specialised in dairy herd improvement, primarily focusing on herd recording. Robyn uses her knowledge and passion for the agricultural industry to provide dairy farmers with up-to-date and industry-specific information that contributes to a sustainable dairy industry.
Stacey Alfred
Communications Coordinator
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Mob: 0491 646 023
Stacey holds a Bachelor of Business and Graduate Diploma in Professional Communication. She has previously worked in the Higher Education department at Oxford University Press in Melbourne before relocating to West Gippsland with her young family.
Cornell Collins
Executive Administrator
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Cornell has a vast background in the banking, university and most recently local government sectors, supporting executives to lead their teams to meet and exceed KPI’s. Growing up in South Gippsland Cornell spent endless hours on friends’ dairy farms and has a love for everything about cows. Cornell is passionate about customer service and ensuring that farmers business needs are a priority.
Belinda Griffin
Workforce Attraction Project Lead
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Phone: 0428 020 810
Belinda has extensive experience in the dairy industry as a farmer, industry advocate, and field services manager, and is a recent graduate of the Gippsland Community Leadership Program. As GippsDairy’s Workforce Attraction Project Lead she works with farmers, schools, education, and employment organisations across Gippsland to encourage people into the dairy industry.