National Farmers' Federation

Our Team

Meet our Team

The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) team is made up of highly-skilled and experienced professionals who are dedicated to the cause of furthering the opportunities for Australia’s farmers.

The NFF team has a strong passion for Australian Agriculture and making sure the sector continues to grow for years to come.

Liz Bulley

Executive Assistant

Liz Bulley

Liz joined the NFF team in April 2024 as Executive Assistant to the President and CEO. Prior to joining the NFF, Liz worked in the private and public sectors in a number of policy, project and finance areas. Liz grew up on a farm in the Monaro and now owns a property in the Brindabellas.

Tonami Deed

Policy Officer, Natural Resource Management

Tonami Deed

Tonami recently graduated from The Australian National University with a Double Degree majoring in Sustainability Studies and International Relations. He recently joined the NFF Team in March 2023 as a Policy Officer in the Natural Resource Management Portfolio.

Emily Hoang

Events & Leadership Coordinator

Emily Hoang

Emily joined the NFF team in June 2024. Emily first started her career in the Brisbane Market with her family business then venturing to working at other farming businesses as well as for Fair Farms. With her extensive background in the horticulture industry, she also studied a Bachelor of Agribusiness at the University of Queensland. Emily is passionate about agriculture and continues to advocate for the industry and for our farmers.

Claire Lowe

Outbound Project Officer

Claire Lowe

Growing up on a family farm in FNQ, Claire always knew she would be in the agriculture industry. She recently completed a dual degree in Agricultural Science and Agribusiness. New to the AgCAREERSTART team in 2025, she brings a passion for all things youth and agriculture and looks forward to building the next generation within Australia’s most important sector.

Zac Rayson

Senior Policy Officer, Rural Affairs

Zac Rayson

Hailing from a small farm in NSW’s Manning Valley, Zac joined the NFF in 2024 as Senior Policy Officer for Rural Affairs. Zac has a background in media and is passionate about mental health, sustainability, AgTech, and increasing diversity in agriculture.

Aimee Snowden

Training and Career Development Coordinator

Aimee Snowden

Aimee joined the NFF team in January 2025 as part of the AgCAREERSTART program. She studied a Bachelor of Agricultural Business Management through Charles Sturt University, and recently completed a Nuffield Scholarship researching immersive education programs for the next generation entering food and fibre production.

Steffie Vaiphei

Projects & Leadership Coordinator

Steffie Vaiphei

Steffie joined the NFF Team in August 2023 as our Projects & Leadership Coordinator. Originally from diverse India, Steffie has a background in Rural Planning, Project and Supply Chain Management. Steffie coordinates various Leadership programs as well as Indigenous Agricultural Product Framework project.

Ashleigh Whittaker

Media & Communications Coordinator

Ashleigh Whittaker

Ash joined NFF as Media and Communications Coordinator in September 2024. Ash lives on a sheep and cattle property in Southern Queensland’s Balonne Shire. Ash has experience in rural communications, journalism, and media. She loves sharing farming yarns with consumers.

Chris Young

General Manager, Trade & Economics

Chris Young

Chris joined the NFF in 2022 as the General Manager of Rural Affairs and now moved to the Trade & Economics portfolio. He has a background working in agriculture, with a focus in the livestock industry.

Kayla Evans

Program Manager, AgCAREERSTART

Kayla Evans

Kayla joined the team in Jan 2022 to spearhead the AgCAREERSTART program as Project Manager. Originally from a family farm in QLD, Kayla has run several agricultural careers, education, and capacity building projects in Western Australia for organisations such as the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, and the Grain Industry Association of Western Australia.

Louise Hegarty

Industry Skills Officer

Louise Hegarty

Louise, originally from rural Co Limerick in Ireland, joined the NFF in March 2024. Louise has worked in various organisations in Ireland, the UK and Australia with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement and skills development.

Chrissy Kerin

Senior Policy and Project Officer - Natural Resource Management

Chrissy Kerin

Chrissy joined the NFF team in May 2024 as a Project and Policy Officer in Natural Resource Management. She comes from a broadacre farm in Western Australia and has spent several decades working in natural resource management, agriculture and communications, for both government and not for profit organisations.

Guy Nicol

Policy Officer – Economics

Guy Nicol

Guy joined the NFF in September 2023. He is a recent graduate from the Australian National University, studying a Bachelor of Environment and Sustainability majoring in Environmental Science and Agricultural Innovation alongside a Bachelor of Design. Guy is passionate about agriculture and works as a policy officer in the Natural Resource Management portfolio.

Ben Rogers

General Manager, Workplace Relations & Legal Affairs

Ben Rogers

Ben Rogers joined the NFF team in June 2017 bringing his experience in workplace relations and law to the role of General Manager, Workplace Relations and Legal Affairs. Ben comes with a wealth of experience in the Industrial Relations/Workplace Relations area as Principal Solicitor in the ACT Government, and previously with Comcare and private legal practices in New South Wales.

Amanda Tankey

General Manager, Governance & Corporate Services

Amanda Tankey

Amanda joined the NFF in 2012 and has a broad range of experience in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors in the areas of agriculture, transport, education, health, and human resources.

Bec Wilde

Leadership & Events Manager

Bec Wilde

Bec brings a background in design, coordination and implementation of national ag events and leadership programs as well as experience in the not-for-profit and financial industries. Hailing from Central West NSW, Bec is passionate about building the capability and relationships between individuals, businesses and government in the industry.

Charlotte Wundersitz

General Manager, Rural Affairs

Charlotte Wundersitz

Charlotte joined the NFF team in 2022 as the trade and economics policy officer. She has a background in law and is originally from a broad acre cropping farm in South Australia. Charlotte has previously worked as a policy analyst for Grain Producers SA.

Troy Williams

Chief Executive Officer

Troy Williams

Troy is a seasoned CEO with extensive experience leading industry associations at state and national levels. Recognised across government and business for his expertise in policy advocacy, crisis management, member engagement, and stakeholder relations, he is focused on delivering tangible outcomes for the agricultural sector.

Stacey Davidson

Media & Communications Manager

Stacey Davidson

Stacey joined the NFF team in February 2022 as communications and media coordinator. Growing up on a sheep and cattle property in outback South Australia, Stacey followed a career in regional journalism across the state. She also spent time working in a regional electorate office while also running her own copywriting business specialising in agriculture and regional Australia.

Stevi Howdle

Executive Officer, Farmsafe Australia

Stevi Howdle

Stevi came on board as Executive Officer for Farmsafe Australia in March 2020, taking on an ambitious three-year project to overhaul the branding and organisational structure, bringing Farmsafe into the modern era to serve Australian farmers better.

Mikaila Lipinski

Community Engagement Coordinator - AgCAREERSTART

Mikaila Lipinski

Growing up in the picturesque Fleurieu Peninsula, Mikaila found her love for all things Agriculture. Mikaila comes from a Human Resource background, on both National & International levels and specialises in Blue Collar sectors. She is a passionate advocate for future proofing Australian Ag and educating youth to the endless opportunities within the industry.

Warwick Ragg

General Manager, Natural Resource Management

Warwick Ragg

Warwick was raised on a farm in the NSW Southern Highlands and has almost 30 years experience in rural and regional advocacy. Prior to joining NFF Warwick had been working in the Commonwealth Government in stakeholder engagement roles and had previously spent a decade with NSW Farmers' Association and a further decade as chief executive of Australian Forest Growers.

Richard Shannon

Executive Officer, Hort Council

Richard Shannon

From growing up on the family farm on the northern Darling Downs, Richard has built a career and reputation as an industry advocate and public policy professional, working across agriculture, trade, renewable energy, healthcare innovation and Indigenous education. He joined the NFF team in September 2022.

Charles Thomas

Deputy Chief Executive Officer

Charles Thomas

Charlie helps establish partnerships with likeminded organisations to enhance our advocacy and initiatives, as well as guiding campaign strategy and online communications. Raised on a farm near Condobolin, NSW, Charlie started his working life with a prominent law firm before pursuing a career in political advocacy.

Emily White

Project Officer, Australian Agricultural Sustainability Framework

Emily White

Emily joined the NFF team in June 2023 as Project Officer for the AASF. Originally from Canberra, she has spent time working as an agronomist in NSW Southern Tablelands. Prior to joining the NFF she managed a vineyard in the ACT and has experience across viticulture and winemaking.

Barry Young (Xu Yang)

Policy Officer - Workplace Relations and Legal Affairs

Barry Young (Xu Yang)

Barry (Xu) joined the NFF team in July 2024. He graduated from ANU with a Bachelor of International Relations with Honours, focusing on international agricultural development and public opinion. After university, he joined the Queensland Government as a Project Support Officer, strengthening his knowledge of state government structures. He has always been passionate about policy development in agriculture, an interest sparked from a young age by his upbringing.

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