Anna is a Non-Executive Director with authentic and lived experience ranging from station hand to CEO, in regional, rural and remote agricultural businesses across four states.

Bridget is a Time & Resource Optimiser, grant writer and regional strategist based on her family's wheat and sheep farm on South Australia's Yorke Peninsula. She is the founder of Be Simply Free, a business helping women reduce mental load, and Grants Simplified, a grant strategy and writing consultancy.

Claire is the Executive Officer of the South Australian Sardine Industry Association, with a passion for seafood industry advocacy. Claire holds a Bachelor of Administration (Marine Resources) from the Australian Maritime College and a Diploma of Aquaculture. She is a graduate of the National Seafood Industry Leadership Program and recipient of the Australian National Seafood Industry Young Achiever Award.

Davina is an applied social researcher, consultant, and experienced director with a passion for driving impact through knowledge and collaboration.

Donna is a primary producer on a multigenerational family farm. Practicing regenerative and mainly organic land management grounded in respect for Country and stewardship for future generations, she brings experience from the Commonwealth public service and strong governance, advocacy, and consultation experience.

Linda is a respected board director and strategic adviser with deep connections to agriculture, horses and regional land management, alongside a distinguished background in media and digital leadership.

Pip (PSM, GAICD) is a senior executive and advisor with nearly three decades of experience across government, industry, not-for-profit and private sectors, specialising in agriculture, climate resilience and rural and regional communities.

Prue is the Chief Executive Officer of the Wunan Foundation, an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation in the East Kimberley. With over 40 years of experience living and working in regional Western Australia including a decade in the pastoral industry.

Prudence is a seasoned agribusiness professional with over two decades of experience across livestock health, agricultural consultancy, and industry leadership. As founder of Prudent Agri, she supports future-focused decision-making for regional enterprises.

Rachel from Meanjin/Brisbane, is an experienced relationship management professional with a strong stakeholder focus on impact and value, with over 20+ years in the horticulture industry. Rachel has also proudly held a Director position on International Fresh Produce Association Australia-New Zealand (IFPA-ANZ), various Certified Organic committees and advisory panels and is currently Chair of Ag Institute Australia's QLD/NT Division.

Simone has a pivotal role for the peak industry body, Cotton Australia, as their Northern Australia Manager. She is responsible for developing rigorous frameworks and policies supporting the viability and economic growth of the cotton and farming system sectors across the north.

Tammy is a community connector, advocate and primary producer from South Australia’s Coorong District. She leads community sustainability and resilience initiatives with Coorong District Council, working closely with farmers, small businesses and volunteers to strengthen drought preparedness and regional wellbeing.

A passionate leader with a vision for innovation, Olivia Reynolds has spent over two decades at the intersection of research, development, and governance in the agricultural sector. With a unique blend of scientific expertise and strategic investor insight, Olivia has dedicated her career to advancing sustainable agricultural practices and fostering industry growth, and inclusivity within rural industries.   Olivia is wife and mother of two incredible boys, aged 11 (my protector) and 13 years (my thoughtful son), managing one of her son's basketball teams and volunteering at school and local community events. Professionally, Olivia holds a PhD in Rural Science (cotton industry). Since, Olivia has worked across multiple agricultural industries in Australia, South Africa, China, and Papua New Guinea.

Fiona farms with her family in the Rennie area north of Mulwala, she joined the family farm in 1996. They are broadacre, dryland grain growers also operating a prime lamb enterprise. Fiona is a life-long learner with a background in applied science and education. She is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, the NFF Diversity in Ag Leadership Program, the Grains Social Leadership Program and most recently the Farmers for Climate Action Climate Smart Agriculture Scholarship. Fiona is the Chair of Riverine Plains Farming Systems Group, Deputy Chair of AgBiz Assist, is serving on the Grain Growers National Policy Group, has served on the GRDC Southern Panel and is very involved in her local community. She is passionate about the Agricultural industry and building skills and capacity within rural communities.

Sarah is the Executive Officer of the Victorian Farmers Markets Association (VFMA) and Chair of Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority. She also serves as Secretary/Treasurer of the Australian Dairy Collective and is a member of the National Farmers Federation Telecommunications and Social Policy Committee. Sarah represents the VFMA at the World Farmers Markets Coalition, a UN FAO Project, and has engaged internationally at the UN Council on the Status of Women and with an NFF Farmer Delegation to France. Her qualifications include a Masters in Agriculture & Rural Development, a Bachelor of Leisure Studies, and several leadership and management courses. She has completed the Australian Institute of Company Directors Course and the NFF Diversity in Ag Leadership Program. Sarah was named the 2022 Australian Farmer Rural Community Leader of the Year and was a finalist for the Victorian Rural Woman of the Year Award.

Katherine is the owner/operator of a certified organic hazelnut farm in Tasmania and an advocate for regenerative agriculture. After 25 years in corporate leadership, including at Apple Inc., Katherine has deep expertise in organisational development, leadership and culture, corporate strategy, and governance. Now fully committed to farming, Katherine is dedicated to supporting the future of Australian agriculture and is keen to further contribute; especially through board and advisory roles. By participating in the WOAB project, she hopes to pressure test her board skills, deepen her knowledge of the industry more broadly and build long lasting relationships with her fellow participants.

Peta is a broadacre grain farmer from Kimba on the Upper Eyre Peninsula of South Australia. She is highly regarded within both the grains sector and her local community, bringing a wealth of experience in organizational leadership, governance, and finance. Peta is dedicated to fostering continuous improvement, enhancing regional communities, and promoting a thriving agricultural industry. Currently, she serves as the Vice-Chair of Grain Producers South Australia, is a Councillor on the Primary Producers South Australia Policy Council, and is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Jennifer has extensive experience in the rural water industry. For seven years she lead groundwater management and planning across Victoria. She was a director of the East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority, a Commissioner with the Victorian Environmental Water Holder and is currently a director on the board of North East Water. She is a qualified company director. She is looking to translate her broad experience in the water sector and strong understanding of how government works into a role in irrigated agriculture.

Kirsten is a communications and podcast business specialist who lives on a livestock and cropping farm, in south-west Victoria. She is the Deputy Chair of South West TAFE and has been on the Board since 2021. Prior to this, Kirsten completed the Board Observership program in 2020. She has also been a Board member of Food and Fibre Great South Coast and is the President of the Woodhouse Hall. Kirsten founded the Rural Podcasting Co, a podcast agency and coaching service, specifically for people in rural areas. She also created and hosts two podcasts: Ducks on the Pond, for rural women and Town Criers, which tells the big stories of small Aussie towns. She has experience in media, marketing and knowledge-brokering in agriculture, agtech and agricultural science, working for various organisations including Deakin University.

Kate’s extensive career encompasses Board, Advisory, and Operational leadership experience in digital innovation, transformation, and growth. Her clients include major international organisations and research institutions. However, her passion for AgTech and agricultural transformation stems from her upbringing in a family business rearing beef cattle in the Strathbogie Ranges, giving her firsthand understanding of the sector's challenges and opportunities. Over the past 30 years, Kate has worked globally in FinTech and AgTech, devising and executing commercial solutions for technology startups and large organisations alike. She specialises in commercialising innovations, building effective teams, and bridging the gap between business needs and technological solutions. 

Leanne founded Frontgate Advisory (formerly The Money Edge) in 2005, establishing it as a leading agribusiness-focused advisory firm in Bundaberg, Queensland. She holds a Bachelor of Business (Accounting), is a Fellow of CPA Australia, a financial advisor, and a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD). With deep expertise in financial strategy, governance, and business growth, she is dedicated to supporting agribusiness owners in making informed, future-focused decisions.   Her commitment to strong governance is evident in her board roles, including Chair of Impact Community Services and Board Member of the Rural Financial Counselling Service Southern Queensland, where she also chairs the Audit and Risk Committee. In 2024, Leanne was appointed to the Wide Bay Hospital and Health Board, where she chairs the Finance Committee and contributes to the Safety and Quality Committee and Executive Committee. Her previous governance roles include the Bundaberg Fruit and Vegetable Growers and Bundaberg Regional Council's Audit and Risk Committee.

Lisette is from South West Victoria. She is a Professional Natural Capital accountant, surveyor, inventor, and vertebrate pest controller.  Her work takes her to just about every type of land use in agriculture and also to land in conservation, transport, crown and community management. A graduate of Leadership Great South Coast and Livestock Leaders programs, Lisette is currently a committee member of the Victorian Gorse Taskforce and professional representative on the Victorian Deer Partnership Group reviewing the deer management strategy of Victoria. Lisette’s goal is to bring my natural capital economics and invasive species expertise to agricultural board roles in Victoria.

Ellenor is the fourth generation to live and work on her family’s beef cattle property at Merriwa, NSW. She has participated in the Regenerative Agriculture Mentorship Program (RAMP) and has enjoyed planning and implementing various management strategies to improve soil and animal health. While studying for her Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor Science, Ellenor participated in a 12 month exchange to the USA. After graduation, she lived in Sydney for seven years while working at the Australian Classification Board. These unique experiences broadened her horizons through viewing content from around the world and living and working closely with people from all walks of life. She enjoyed sharing her knowledge of rural and farming life with people living in metropolitan areas. She completed the AICD Foundations in Directorship and maintained her links with the country through further study (Graduate Certificate in Agriculture) and participated in the 2020 Achmea GenAngus Future Leaders Program.

Anne-Maree is a Principal with RMCG and a non-executive Director with Lower Murray Water. Her career spans working in research, industry development and consulting focused on sustainable agriculture particularly in the horticulture sector. She is passionate about using our resources efficiently and minimising environmental impacts of agriculture having worked on issues related to water management, salinity, waste, circular economy and ESG. Anne-Maree has a thirst for learning completing a Bachelor of Agriculture Science and PhD (receiving the University of Melbourne Chancellors Prize) and a Churchill Fellowship which opened up her horizons. Building teams and leadership have been important components of her career with many amazing mentors and undertaking the Women and Leadership Australia Advanced Leadership Program and being a Graduate of the AICD course.

Deborah has worked with boards in the private and public sector for over 25 years and she is a passionate supporter of community organisations that make such a valuable contribution to our regional communities. Deborah enjoys helping organisations partner, collaborate and build relationships with one another, and with their stakeholders, to build strong and resilient organisations that can cope over the long term with the many complex situations that are thrown at the agricultural sector, and the communities that support it, including fires and floods.

Angeline thrives in a portfolio of senior executive roles transforming global AgriFood growth through innovation from supply to consumer experience. She serves on the boards of Wine Australia, Australia’s Economic Accelerator and the Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology. She chairs the G100 Mission Million Asia Pacific chapter for Food Systems Innovation & Resilience and Australia China Business Council - Victorian Agribusiness and Food forum. As a senior advisor at Beanstalk Agtech and its Drought Venture Studio, Angeline is at the forefront of scaling solutions for the Agrifood system. She co-hosts the “Women Transforming Food” podcast with Inside FMCG, sharing inspiring stories of leaders in the AgriFood sector.

Surrounded by agriculture from a young age, Navneet learned that farming is more than a profession, it's a lifelong commitment to the land and its future. Today, as an agronomist, she channels that passion into delivering innovative, sustainable farming solutions.  With a Master's in Agricultural Science from the University of Melbourne and extensive hands-on experience in the horticulture sector, Navneet has worked closely with growers and industry stakeholders to enhance productivity and promote long-term agricultural resilience. Beyond her work in horticulture, she is deeply committed to agricultural advocacy and policy development. Navneet has had the privilege of contributing to organizations such as the Vine Industry Nursery Association (VINA), where she serves as a Management Committee Member, and the International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS), where she represents Oceania on the Young Minds Committee. These experiences have enabled me to engage in meaningful discussions on industry challenges and solutions.

Originally from Scotland, Lynne joined CSIRO as a research scientist in 2009. Her work focuses on sustainable agriculture from a soil science perspective. Lynne enjoys complex multi-disciplinary challenges, and in translating science into accessible knowledge and tools that inform practice change. She currently leads a portfolio of research in low emission farming systems and acts as a trusted advisor to industry, government, and the finance sector. Passionate about real-world impact, Lynne believes stakeholder collaboration and diverse partnerships are key to unlocking new pathways for a sustainable future.

Cressida is President of Australian Women in Agriculture, a company director and passionate advocate for strengthening the leadership and influence of women across the agricultural sector. With a background as the co-founder of Pecora Dairy, Cressida brings practical industry experience, a collaborative leadership style and a talent for facilitating engaging conversations that connect people, ideas and opportunities.