CRC for Plant Biosecurity - staff

Sama Low-Choy

VANMEURSA — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 05:32:24 +0000

My name is Sama Low-Choy and my role at CRC for National Plant Biosecurity is to strategically support statistical work and help build capacity for statistics, on CRC projects.

I grew up in Darwin and the thing I miss the most is being surrounded by wildlife (and insects!)

Living in Redlands, just outside Brisbane, means we can have a backyard, and be within five minutes of a 'beach', friends, volleyball and childcare.

My favourite or ideal holiday destination is anywhere, as long as it’s with family/friends and has outdoor activities, and perhaps music, wine-tasting, and relaxing.

In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my two year old, playing volleyball, reading and listening to music.

My favourite movies currently suit kids as well as grown-ups like Wall-E, Toy Story and Hoodwinked because we don’t get to watch many other types of movies at the moment! However, I enjoy watching the 'SeaChange' series or international classics like 'Weeping Camel', 'Genghis Blues', and 'Man, Woman, Drink, Eat'.

At the moment I am reading 'Bayesian Epistemology' by Luc Bovens and Steve Hartmann, 'Biostatistics: a Bayesian Introduction' by George Woodworth, 'The Last Chinese Chef' and 'A Cup of Light' by Nicole Mones, and 'Peek-a-Poo' by Guido Van Genechten.

If money was no option, do something useful like buy up some land for biodiversity conservation or set up a town in the outback which produces renewable energy (technology and energy) and hosts lots of internet companies (location neutral).

A quality I would most like to be remembered for is doing good and sometimes useful things!

Cain Roberts

VANMEURSA — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:33:17 +0000

My name is Cain and my role at the CRC for National Plant Biosecurity is the Delivery and Adoption Officer. This role involves responsibility for the CRC's Delivery and Adoption Program, a variety of delivery activities across the research portfolio and undertaking commercialisation of CRC research.

I am originally from Melbourne and the things I miss the most are good coffee, quirky bars and going to see my beloved Cats play real football!

Living in Canberra is always ‘interesting'. Is that a diplomatic enough response?

My favourite or ideal holiday destination would be travelling the Silk Road because it weaves its way through some fascinating countries and cultures and is still relatively unspoilt by mass tourism.

In my spare time, I enjoy having a drink (or three), playing squash and spending time in the Canberra Airport departure lounge.

My favourite movie is Silence of the Lambs because I still find it very frightening!

At the moment I am reading The Great Gatsby.

If money was no option, I would spend half the year doing development work and the other half living in a big house somewhere in Europe.

A quality I would most like to be remembered for is fairness and my unyielding dedication to all things Melbourne.

Cain Roberts

VANMEURSA — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 07:00:23 +0000

My name is Cain and my role at the CRC for National Plant Biosecurity is the Delivery and Adoption Officer. This role involves responsibility for the CRC's Delivery and Adoption Program, a variety of delivery activities across the research portfolio and undertaking commercialisation of CRC research.

I am originally from Melbourne and the things I miss the most are good coffee, quirky bars and going to see my beloved Cats play real football!

Living in Canberra is always ‘interesting'. Is that a diplomatic enough response?

My favourite or ideal holiday destination would be travelling the Silk Road because it weaves its way through some fascinating countries and cultures and is still relatively unspoilt by mass tourism.

In my spare time, I enjoy having a drink (or three), playing squash and spending time in the Canberra Airport departure lounge.

My favourite movie is Silence of the Lambs because I still find it very frightening!

At the moment I am reading The Great Gatsby.

If money was no option, I would spend half the year doing development work and the other half living in a big house somewhere in Europe.

A quality I would most like to be remembered for is fairness and my unyielding dedication to all things Melbourne.

Jane Moran

K.Scott — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:22:29 +0000

I am originally from London and the thing I miss the most is I was nine when we left so I don't miss anything.

Living in Melbourne is fantastic as there is always something new to discover.

My favourite or ideal holiday destination is a lonely beach and a large holiday house full of friends and family because it soothes the soul.

In my spare time, I enjoy cooking, reading and gardening.

My favourite movie is A Big Country because it champions a quiet style of leadership and Gregory Peck is a legend.

At the moment I am reading Prodigal Summer by Barbara Kingsolver, the lead characters are a wildlife biologist and an entomologist, not your usual fictional choices.

If money was no option, I would start a company that produced low cost, energy efficient, sustainable homes for the disadvantaged and I would hire a maid - I hate housework.

A quality I would most like to be remembered for is doing the right thing.

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Melanie Hay

K.Scott — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 23:33:38 +0000

My name is Melanie Hay and my role at CRC for National Plant Biosecurity is Education Officer.

I am originally from Atherton, Queensland and the thing I miss the most is the warm tropical rain.

Living in Canberra is fantastic. I love that shops are open on weekends, that there is more than one café and that you can play sports other than netball or hockey.

My favourite or ideal holiday destination is a tropical island because I love to relax in the sun.

In my spare time, I enjoy playing sport or reading.

My favourite movie is any action or sci-fi movie because there's nothing better than watching a good fight scene - especially if it involves an alien.

At the moment I am reading spy books - Colin Forbes and Alistair Maclean.

If money was no option, I would buy a helicopter or small plane and learn to fly.

A quality I would most like to be remembered for is getting stuff done... eventually.

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Staff profile - Nick Langley

K.Scott — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 05:33:05 +0000

My name is Nick Langley and my roles at CRC for National Plant Biosecurity are both as the Business Manager and the Company Secretary.

I am originally from country NSW and the thing I miss the most is the lack of bureacracy.

Living in Canberra is a great compromise between country and city living.

My favourite or ideal holiday destination is South America because I just always wanted to go there.

In my spare time, I enjoy playing (guitar) and recording music.

My favourite movie is "Erasor Head" because it was the first really weird art house movie I ever saw and the image of animated "ready to cook" headless chickens marching around a room has never really left me.

At the moment I am reading a Doris Lessing book of short stories.

If money was no option, I would travel, travel and probably travel.

A quality I would most like to be remembered for is as a caring person - as specifically evidenced by my restraint in laughing at others disabilities.

Carla Tadich

K.Scott — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 07:17:04 +0000

My name is Carla Tadich and my role at CRC for National Plant Biosecurity is Project Officer.

I am originally from Melbourne and the thing I miss the most is great coffee.

Living in Canberra is like living in a large country town.

My favourite or ideal holiday destination is the world, because I would love to visit every country.

In my spare time, I enjoy relaxing, watching films and eating tasty food.

My favourite movie is I can't remember because there are so many great films.

At the moment I am reading The power of now by Eckhart Tolle.

If money was no option, I would make the world greener.

A quality I would most like to be remembered for is not taking myself too seriously and enjoying every day.