The QMEA Board is made up of experienced industry, education and government representatives who are vital in progressing the success of the Queensland Minerals and Energy Academy.

Janette Hewson (Chair)
Chief Executive Officer, Queensland Resources Council (QRC)


David Lucas
A/Deputy Director-General, Engagement, Department of Youth Justice, Employment, Small Business and Training


Emily Wilson
A/Director – Education, Queensland Catholic Education Commission


Fiona McLeod
GM Government and External Relations, ConocoPhillips

Jasmin Cadd
Manager – Corporate Affairs Community, BHP


Judy Bertram
Deputy Chief Executive, Queensland Resources Council


Katrina Shaw
Capability Manager and CEO, Hastings Deering RTO, Hastings Deering


Matthew Dargusch
Professor, School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering; Associate Dean – Research, Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology, University of Queensland

Michelle Bellingan
Vice President, Academic, CQUniversity


Rose Wood
Director – Curriculum, Department of Education


Sam Strohmayr
Chief Operating Officer, Glencore Zinc Assets Australia


Anjulee Singh
Education Services Deputy Director, Independent Schools Queensland