New faces supporting TFFPN communications and membership

We’re pleased to welcome Maeve McKenna and David Bauche, who are stepping into roles to support the communications, events, and membership activities of the Tasmanian Forests and Forest Products Network (TFFPN).

From this week, Maeve and David will each dedicate one day a week to the Network, in addition to their ongoing roles with Australian Forest and Wood Innovations (Maeve) and the Tasmanian Forest Products Association (David). We’re grateful to both organisations for their support in making this arrangement possible.

Together, Maeve and David will help deliver consistent communications and continue to grow our engaged, informed membership community. From sharing stories across the sector to supporting events and keeping members connected, they’ll be focused on making it easy for people to stay informed and involved.

“It’s fantastic to have Maeve and David on board to support the Network’s communications, events, and membership,”  TFFPN Chair, Professor Julianne O’Reilly Wapstra, said.

“Both bring deep experience and strong connections across the sector, and many of our members will already know them through their work with AFWI and TFPA.

“Having two familiar and trusted voices supporting TFFPN is a benefit, and I’m excited to see the positive impact they will have.”

Maeve McKenna is a communications specialist with more than 12 years of experience and a passion for storytelling. Originally from Ireland and now based in lutruwita/Tasmania, she’s worked across digital communication, social media, and newsroom teams, with a focus on connecting with audiences in meaningful ways. Creativity and collaboration are at the heart of her approach.

David is an experienced senior communications and government relations manager.  As well as seven years in Tasmania, David has worked in NSW, Canberra and Victoria. Prior to working in communications and government relations, David was a senior editor at News Corp and Rural Press, and has worked as an adviser to a Federal Minister.

Both Maeve and David are looking forward to working with members across the Network. If you see them at an upcoming event, please say hello!