Russell has completed a PhD on contemporary maritime piracy, combining his interests in merchant shipping, social science, and criminology. Russell has undertaken various research and teaching roles in the higher education sector and was book review editor for the Journal of Sociology before taking on a role as the journal’s managing editor. Russell has extensive experience in research management at a range of Australian universities, providing academic research and administrative support.

Anne has extensive experience in business and government as a consultant, specialising in sustainability, energy, and business strategy. With an MBA from Germany and experience in professional translation, Anne is a fluent German speaker. Anne combines business acumen with high-level communication skills. She is highly experienced in tender preparation, strategic reports, and consultancy documents.

Michel is a qualified agri-food scientist and public policy professional, with a PhD from the University of Queensland in food science. He has more than eight years of industry experience in food processing and regulatory compliance, as well as several years of experience working as a senior policy officer in the Australian federal government. Michel is a polyglot – with fluency in English, French, Lingala, and Swahili – and he has postgraduate qualifications in interpreting and translation.

Tristan holds a Bachelor of Communication (Marketing and Public Relations) from Queensland University of Technology and has a background in community-focused communications, digital content and user engagement. He has worked in the higher education sector and not-for-profit organisations developing communication plans and media content. Tristan has hands-on experience in digital marketing and copywriting, as well as administrative experience in the health and fitness sector.