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YIPAA Twilight Talk: Tricia Caswell on
3rd July 2008
In the function room of the IPAA's new office, around 30 YIPAA's attended Tricia Caswell's talk on Wednesday July 2. With the provision of drinks and nibbles upon arrival, attendees were given a chance to interact with one another and chat to Tricia before she began. The current CEO of Caswell and Associates Sustainability Experts, Tricia spoke of her beginnings with various Labour Unions and the stark contrast this provided to her subsequent involvement with the environmental industry. As the former Director of the Australian Conservation Fund, she candidly discussed the criticism she faced when she then began working for the timber industry. At times touching, she also spoke of the poverty faced by
those who lived in Papua New Guinea during her work there. Tricia was frank about her experiences, and highlighted the necessity - especially for public sector employees - to look at problems in a holistic manner. The next Twilight Talk is on Wednesday August 20, and features Terry Garwood. Terry is the Executive Director of Freight Logistics and Marine Division with the Department of Transport.
