Senior Associate Planner
Strategic Planning + Policy Stream Lead

With a decade of experience strategic planning, Emily has honed her skills in problem-solving and collaboration, making her a versatile and dynamic professional in the field.

Her passion for streamlining processes and engaging stakeholders is evident in her work, as highlighted in her published journal article “The consequences of path dependency on funding for infill development in Victoria, Australia”. Emily also has a particular interest in streamlining planning processes and infrastructure funding and delivery. She has an article published in the Commonwealth Journal of Local Governance on this topic.  

Emily’s career has been shaped by her role as a project manager for complex strategic planning projects, where her ability to solve problems collaboratively has been invaluable. She believes in the importance of integrating strategic and infrastructure planning and enjoys working closely with the Mesh urban design team and our clients to achieve cohesive and innovative solutions.

At Mesh, Emily brings a wealth of skills, including meticulous project management, attention to detail, and exceptional organisational abilities. She excels in facilitating strategic planning and engaging with stakeholders and the community, making her an indispensable asset to the team. Her approach to design and planning is rooted in collaboration. Emily thrives on bringing the Mesh team together, ensuring that everyone is involved and no one works in isolation. This inclusive approach fosters a productive and creative environment.

Emily has gained most of her planning experience in the Victorian planning system, she is now based in our Tasmania office and is developing a growing knowledge of the Tasmanian planning system. Meaning she is well placed to work with clients in both Tasmania, Victoria and beyond! Emily is a member of the PIA Tasmania Divisional Committee, and chairs the events sub-committee. She enjoys giving back to the profession by sharing her experiences with young professionals as a mentor in the PIA mentoring program.