The Team

Chanel Egan

Co-Chief Executive Officer

I love technology, organising things and making killer to-do lists! At my day job, I lead a team of IT consultants, but by night I get to contribute to the world's best science festival. I prefer a wine over a pint, but I hope no one holds that against me.

Jin-oh Choi

Co-Chief Executive Officer

Former President of the Launceston Skeptics, Former Vice-chair of the March for Science Australia and Lead Event Organiser for the March for Science Hobart & Launceston., and a science advocate who seeks to promote critical thinking and an understanding of the scientific method.

Camille Thomson

Treasurer

Isabella Bower

Chief of Staff

I’m a PhD candidate at Deakin University exploring the intersection between the disciplines of architecture and neuroscience. I enjoy learning from different fields, helping form new collaborations and sharing in the excitement for communicating and celebrating the importance of research.

Timothy Gibbons

Director of Operations

I am a zoologist, musician, public health teacher and avid science communicator! I run my own science outreach team in Tasmania, I play saxophone in a jazz band and I enjoy running education workshops and science festivals for people whenever I can!

Fiona Evans

Director of Doing Better

Fiona is an innovative, adaptive scientist specialising in collaborative relationships and growing lasting change for people, communities, and organisations. Through leadership and education, she positively contributes to growing a brighter, greener, more sustainable future, for all.

Amy Chen

Director of Communications

I am a communicator, scientist, indoor plant enthusiast and amateur dog-spotter. I believe that science is for everyone and that everyone is a scientist, even if they don't know it yet. I'm excited to join Pint of Science and help bring the amazing Australian research and scientists to the fore.

Cassandra Dejrangsi

Logistics & Merchandise Manager

Working in the clinical trials space, I still get excited about new ideas and the way in which science shapes our lives. It's going to be a fun festival and I can't wait to hear all about what people are working on and passionate about!

Chiara Bortolasci

Logistics & Merchandise Manager

I'm a pharmacist/stem cell researcher, dog lover and craft beer enthusiast. I love sharing our scientific world with the community. I have previous experience in the local team, looking forward now to contribute to the national team and learn a bit about what's happening around us.