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)

Adam Pennicott
Executive Director – Priority Industries and Initiatives
Dept of Trade, Employment and Training

Cam Pickering
Education Officer
Queensland Catholic Education Commission

Chantale Lane
Stakeholder Relations Manager
ConocoPhillips

Leah Scheepers
Manager – Corporate Affairs Community
BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA)

Suzannah D’Juliet
Executive Manager, Employee Experience
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

Kylie Marchant
Executive Director – Curriculum, Teaching and Learning
Dept of Education

Mick Crowe
Chief Operating Officer
Bravus Resources

Cate Whiting
Deputy Director, Education Services
Independent Schools Queensland

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