STAFF
CHRIS O'CALLAGHAN
EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Chris started with the Liebe Group in December 2006 as the Research & Development Co-ordinator and progressed to the Executive Officer position in 2009, before stepping down in 2014. Chris has now returned to the role as Executive Officer role for 2023. Chris graduated from the University of Western Australia in 2006 with a Bachelor of Agricultural Science and has also completed a Graduate Certificate in Business from UWA.
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SOPHIE
CARLSHAUSEN
FINANCE MANAGER
Sophie manages the finances for the group, having stepped down from the Executive Officer’s role in October 2009 to start a family. Sophie grew up on a station in the Murchison and completed a Bachelor of Communications, majoring in Advertising and Public Relations at Edith Cowan University in 2004. After completing her degree, Sophie worked at an advertising agency in Perth for nearly two years.
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AMBER
MARTIN
R & D CO-ORDINATOR
Amber joined the Liebe Group in September 2023. She is based in Perth and is currently studying a Bachelor's degree in Agriculture and Business at Murdoch University. Amber is looking forward to taking on the role of R&D Coordinator for the Liebe Group and expanding her knowledge of agriculture.
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DAENIA
DUNDON
PROJECT CO-ORDINATOR
Daenia grew up in Perth and studied Zoology and Conservation Biology at the University of Western Australia. Since then, she has worked in the Mining sector as an environmental scientist for 5 years. Daenia currently works part time, overseeing projects within the Liebe Group, as she works alongside her partner on his family farm north of Dalwallinu.
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TANNYTH SHACKELL
ADMINISTRATION AND COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
Tannyth started with the Liebe Group in April 2024, having moved to the district from Queensland. Tannyth brings over 15 years experience in administration including finance, WHS, procurement, customer service, social media and tender writing. Furthermore, Tannyth has experience running major events including large cup days and regular race meets with the Lockyer Valley Turf Club. Tannyth also holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Animal Studies from the University of Queensland.
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REBECCA
FITZSIMONS
DEVELOPMENT & SUPPORT OFFICER
Rebecca joined the Liebe Group in March 2017 in the role of Development and Support Officer. Although not from a farming background, Rebecca has developed a passion for, and a wealth of experiences in, working in the agricultural industry across WA. Rebecca graduated with 1st class honours in Animal Science at the University of Western Australia in 2010 and has since worked in a range of roles with the Grower Group Alliance, the Department of Agriculture and Food, CSBP and now in her own consulting business (in project management, facilitation, stakeholder engagement and extension).
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AENEVA
POULISH
PROJECT OFFICER
Aeneva joined the Liebe Group in 2022, working full-time for two years before transitioning to farm life in Bolgart. Growing up in the Great Southern, she has always been passionate about regional communities. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sport and Exercise Science and now manages the RiskWi$e project two days a week.
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