About Me

I completed my Bachelor of Science degree at The University of Western Australia, where I graduated with a double major in Botany and Zoology. My studies included very relevant units such as functional morphology, population genetics, behavioural ecology and animal ecology. I was invited to undertake Honours in both majors.

Later, my career shifted from the scientific into town planning. I have worked in local government for 15 years as a Town Planner, holding a Graduate Certificate in Development Planning from Curtin University. I concurrently serve as a Branch Executive Councillor (Local Government Division) for the Western Australian Services Union.

In 2022 I was accredited by the Australian Carriage Driving Society  as a Cones Course Judge and Cones Course Designer. This rounded out my 30+ years experience with horses and horse ownership across a variety of disciplines including halter shows, endurance, carriage driving and pony club, where I demonstrated C* proficiency.

In 2024 I became a member of the Working Party and Chief Steward for WA Earthdog and Bale Hunt under the auspices of the Dachshund Club of Western Australia. I was a member of the Working Party until October 2025 after establishing the foundations of Earthdog in WA and finalising the necessary documents and diagrams for Barn Hunt to gain recognition with ANKC.