Charlie Morgan, Chair
Charlie joined the Partnership as Chair in 2023. A passionate advocate for the health of our waterways and Great Barrier Reef, Charlie brings with her a wealth of knowledge and experience in environmental management projects across regional Queensland, Australia and overseas.
Jaime Newborn, Executive Officer
As our Executive Officer, Jaime leads the direction of the Partnership and oversees the day-to-day activities. Jaime has a background in communications and engagement, working across various sectors including education and environmental sustainability. Jaime enjoys building connections with others, and works closely with our Partners to deliver improved waterway outcomes for the Mackay-Whitsunday-Region.
Brie Sherow, Senior Technical Officer
Brie is a marine and data scientist with a master’s in environmental management specialising in coastal policy and a master’s in marine science with a focus on marine debris. Her role at the Partnership is leading the collation and analysis of the monitoring data that is included in our Report Card and other technical reports.
Her background is in community development and disaster recovery, having worked in post-earthquake Christchurch in the non-profit and private sectors. She has also worked intermittently as a scuba instructor and is passionate about the marine environment.
Ashlee DeVore, Project Officer
Ashlee has a master’s in marine biology from James Cook University and several years’ experience in environmental and marine research roles, including data management, fieldwork, environmental reporting, and community engagement. She has a strong interest in turtle research and conservation and is passionate about protecting waterways and reef ecosystems. Her role with the Partnership involves working with data providers and other stakeholders to deliver some of our key projects including the Southern Inshore Monitoring Program, Project Blueprint and Urban Water Stewardship Framework.
Rebekah Smith, Communications and Community Engagement Officer
Rebekah looks after the communications and engagement activities of the Partnership, including connecting with the different partner organisations and community groups.
With a background in journalism, Rebekah translates technical information and waterway monitoring results for the broader community and enjoys sharing stories of waterway stewardship across the Mackay-Whitsunday-Isaac Region.
