Deb is the Large Field Trials Coordinator of the RRAP and is based at the Australian Institute of Marine Science. In this role, Deb provides leadership and coordination across the RRAP program and undertakes stakeholder engagement.  

Prior to joining AIMS, Deb gained 15 years’ experience in development assessment and compliance with the State government and 10 years’ experience in a large scale, multidisciplinary, collaborative marine science project.  

Deb has a PhD and holds a Bachelor of Marine Studies (Marine Biology and Ecology) with Honours from the University of Queensland. Deb also has a Diploma of Management from the Australian Institute of Management and is an accredited Health and Safety Representative.