Paula Dell-McCumstie - Founder
Paula's Experience
- Paula graduated as a geologist in UK in 1990 and worked there for a year before heading to the Western Australian desert to try out gold exploration.
- After another few years working in the UK she returned to Australia for good.
- Paula worked at Newcrest's Telfer Gold Mine as an Underground Geologist and Resource Geologist and Newcrest's Cadia Valley Operations as a QAQC Geologist.
- Paula joined the Cadia Community Relations Department and realised as much as she loved rocks, she loved people more.
- From then on Paula worked in Community Engagement with Rangott Mineral Exploration and Fortescue Metals Group.
Thomas Boneham - PArtner
Tom's Experience
- Tom is an articulate and versatile community engagement operator with a diverse mix of skills that uniquely serve him in this role.
- Especially skilled at building constructive and meaningful working relationships with both clients and stakeholders. He has strong negotiation, documentation and project management skills developed over a career spanning top-tier corporate law, consulting and entrepreneurship.
Nerida Watson - Community Liaison
Nerida's Experience
- Nerida's passion for people and relationship-building, coupled with her extensive experience in environmental science and geophysical surveying, equips her with a strong foundation for creating solid ties with clients and stakeholders. This unique combination significantly bolsters her role in community engagement.
- Nerida's passion for the performing arts shines through, adding a unique facet to her professional persona. With her exceptional negotiation skills and her talent for communication, she is highly capable in her field. Her approachable, friendly demeanor further enhances her professional interactions, making her a highly valued member of our team.
Joel Boneham - Community Liaison
Joel's Experience
- Joel excels as a community liaison, demonstrating a love for people and relationship-building . His defining characteristic, is his significant degree of friendliness, which fosters a sense of comfort and connection with every individual he encounters.
- Joels background has been primarily business development in the tech industry, he is highly IT competent has strong negotiation skills, and is a great communicator. All this, while still being really approachable and easy to get along with.