Sean Phillipson is the Program Manager - Strategic Projects at the East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority (EGCMA) based in Bairnsdale. He has worked across Gippsland for over 16 years and has qualifications in environmental science and river health management. Sean’s work experience across a range of fields in eastern Victoria includes river health improvement, coastal and estuarine management, and the management of wetlands. In his current role, Sean is the Ramsar Site Coordinator for the Gippsland Lakes Ramsar site. Elisa Zavidil is a Director at Alluvium Consulting with expertise in coastal, estuary and catchment management and engineering, and climate change adaptation. Elisa is currently working with DELWP to guide the future of coastal management policy across Victoria. Olivia Blair-Holt is an environmental engineer and analyst at Alluvium Consulting where she works on projects in urban water, hydrology, and coastal management applying her skills in modelling, data analysis, and concept design.