Gippsdairy Team

Allan wants farmers to get value for their dairy service levy dollar.

Allan has an agricultural science degree from Melbourne University as well as graduate diplomas in applied finance and financial planning.

With his strong financial background, Allan is keen to use GippsDairy's resources to further improve the financial literacy of dairy farmers, while also helping to improve their capacity to grow grass and produce milk.

Sallie has a strong and diverse background in administration and is comfortable working across a wide range of activities. This includes everything from event and meeting organisation, board support, report writing and providing full admin assistance to the Regional Manager/Executive Officer.

Karen is responsible for the delivery of GippsDairy's portfolio of projects to the Gippsland dairy industry and engaging with industry stakeholders to develop new projects. She is also responsible for the planning and delivery of industry events that address regional needs and showcase the dairy industry to current and future farmers.

Donna has previously worked with Agriculture Victoria as a technical officer in dairy soils and nutrient research and as a milk supply officer for milk processors.

Donna's role at GippsDairy is across all extension activities, with an emphasis on animal performance.

Katherine assists the GippsDairy Extension Officers with their preparation and coordination of events. She is responsible for database management and various aspects of office administration.

Katherine’s background in business development, client service and event management is complimentary to this role.

Sarah Cornell has seen the dairy industry from multiple viewpoints.

Sarah looks after workforce development, including the New Generation Skills Project, farm safety and the Young Dairy Network. In her role, Sarah is keen to engage as many young people as possible in the New Generation Skills project and the Young Dairy Network and assist farmers to become Employers of Choice.

Sarah has worked in marketing and communications across different industries for almost ten years. She has a passion for writing and a ‘story well told’. The role of the communications and engagement officer is to promote the activities of GippsDairy, help engage farmers and service providers in programs that benefit the industry and to help farmers access information that can help grow their farm business.