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Meet the Executive Committee

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President

Jane Ruckert

Jane is the principal diving officer at the University of Tasmania. She is an experienced scientific diver and currently working on completing her Honours degree in Marine and Antarctic Studies.  Jane holds instructor ratings with TDI, SDI and is a PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer with 5 years’ experience in diver training teaching a wide range of specialities. Jane is a passionate advocate for the Tasmanian recreational diving scene and is incredibly generous with her time in helping people enjoy our sport. 

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Vice President

Bec Tite

Bec is an accomplished research and logistics manager with extensive experience across diverse disciplines, specializing in marine and remote area research, as well as infrastructure management and operations. Currently, she works as a Marine Parks Ranger and Local Dive Officer for the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service in the Far North Management Unit, where she plays a crucial role in the management and conservation actions within the Great Barrier Reef and the Torres Straits. A passionate diver since 2007, Bec holds certifications as an ADAS Supervisor and SSI Dive Instructor, and is also an enthusiastic freediver. 

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Secretary

Gwenael Cadiou

Gwenael is an aquatic ecologist with experience gained in Europe and Australia. He is currently a Fisheries Scientist at the Department Regional NSW. Gwen has 25 years of scientific and occupational diving experience conducting diverse marine and freshwater surveys, sampling and monitoring.

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Treasurer

Rochelle Johnston

Rochelle is a Marine Ecologist with a strong focus in scientific diving. Having worked internationally on many coral and turtle conservation projects, she is now the Diving and Boating Officer at the University of New South Wales. Rochelle is the Scientific Diving representative for the Australian Marine Sciences Association and a member of the Standards Australia Scientific Diving Committee

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Media Officer

Suzy Evans

Suzy Evan's Biography is coming soon.

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General Executive Member

Leah Dixon

Leah Dixon's biography is coming soon

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General Executive Member

Warren Starr

Warren Star's biography is coming soon

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Address

ANZSDA

c/o Jane Ruckert, IMAS

15-21 Nubeena Cres, Taroona, 7053, TAS

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