Fatima Pinto, Karlson 'Charlie' Hargroves, Cheryl Desha,

Peter Stasinopoulos, and Stacey Hargroves.

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Charlie Hargroves – Research Principle: Charlie graduated in Civil and Structural Engineering from the University of Adelaide in 2000, and is currently completing a PhD in Sustainable Industry Policy with Professor Peter Newman at Curtin University of Technology. Working with the TNEP team Charlie has contributed to development of a number of internationally renowned books on sustainable development working leaders in the field, including a blend of 'Natural Capitalism' and 'Competitive Advantage of Nations’ mentored by Amory Lovins and Hunter Lovins, an update of ‘Factor 4’ with Ernst von Weizsäcker, and a response to ‘Our Common Future’ carrying forewords from Gro Brundtland and R.K. Pachauri. In 2005 Charlie spent 12 months on secondment as the CEO of Natural Capitalism Inc, USA, with Hunter Lovins, and is an Associate Member of the Club of Rome. (more...)

Cheryl Desha – Research Principle: Cheryl graduated in Environmental Engineering with First Class Honours and the University Medal from Griffith University in 1999, practiced for four years as a consulting engineer, and is currently completing a PhD in rapid curriculum renewal towards education for sustainable development with Professors David Thiel and Neil Dempster at Griffith University, and Professor John Fien at RMIT. Working with the TNEP team Cheryl has contributed to development of a number of internationally renowned books on sustainable development working leaders in the field, including a blend of 'Natural Capitalism' and 'Competitive Advantage of Nations’ mentored by Amory Lovins and Hunter Lovins, an update of ‘Factor 4’ with Ernst von Weizsäcker, and a response to ‘Our Common Future’ carrying forewords from Gro Brundtland and R.K. Pachauri. In 2005 Cheryl was selected as the Engineers Australia Young Professional Engineer of the Year. (more...)

Peter Stasinopoulos – Research Fellow: Peter graduated in Mathematical and Computer Science, and Mechatronic Engineering with First Class Honours from the University of Adelaide, then completed a Masters in Whole System Design at the University of South Australia, before beginning a PhD at ANU. Since starting with The Natural Edge Project in September 2005, Peter has worked on a variety of projects across TNEP's Education and Industry Consultation portfolios. (more...)

Stacey Hargroves – Professional Copy Editor: Stacey graduated in Applied Science from the University of Canberra in 2002, completed a certificate in editing techniques from TafeSA in 2005, achieved a post graduate certificate in editing and publishing from the University of Southern Queensland in 2006, and has recently completed a Masters in Communications from the University of the Sunshine Coast in 2010, achieving 6.95/7 and receiving a Dean’s commendation. Stacey is an integral member of the TNEP team and copy edits and proof reads all if its major works and publications. (more...)

Fatima Pinto – Adminstrative Officer (Griffith University): Fatima joined The Natural Edge Project in April 2007 as the Office Manager for the adminstrative operations hosted at Griffith University. Fatima brought to the team sixteen years of experience working within Griffith University, as the Administrative Officer for the Student Representative Council. Fatima’s roles include managing administrative duties and providing support to the team.