Anntonette is heavily involved in the space and aviation sectors. Responsible for Virgin Australia’s Government Affairs, Anntonette is also part of several boards to support the development of the space sector. She is passionate about seeking greater participation by supporting diversity and making these sectors a safe place to belong. With 20 years' experience in Government, Anny is a former national chair for Young Engineers Australia and looking forward to contributing to Engineers Australia after starting her family.

Jason Gillard is a Chartered Professional Engineer and Certified Project Director highly experienced in providing procurement and infrastructure advice at strategic and delivery levels. He’s delivered major infrastructure projects through undertaking business cases, feasibility studies, master planning and delivery/construction, working with both private and public clients in all facets of project planning and execution. 

I look forward to driving relevant opportunities in the ACT region through my involvement in the Canberra Division Committee focusing on CPD and the sharing of knowledge and experiences through the Engineers Australia network. This needs to be in a way that appeals to the services we provide here in the ACT region and ensure work opportunities remain strong locally. To maintain the positive profile of the profession and retain the best engineers in Canberra I will advocate for opportunities leveraging my experience across education, government, defence, transport and infrastructure market sectors. 

Alastair is a structural engineer with experience working on high-profile projects across Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. He is also the Office Leader for Arup in the ACT. Over his career, Alastair has worked on several iconic projects including his contribution to the structural design of La Sagrada Familia, the design of facade and feature steelwork subject to blast loads at Western Sydney Airport and Sydney Metro rail stations. More recently he worked as a technical advisor to the ACT Government on a number of major projects in the Territory. 

Alastair has been a committee member for the ACT Division since 2023, and the Deputy President throughout 2024. As the incoming President of Engineers Australia's ACT Division Committee, and a born-and-bred Canberran, Alastair is committed to growing the profile and influence of the engineering profession across the ACT. 

Dr Catherine Galvin is a prominent academic and researcher whose work spans the fields of electronics, systems engineering and professional engineering practice. 

Her scholarly contributions include numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals, the latest being in ‘The Knee: In vivo kinematics during step ascent: changes to the knee associated with osteoarthritis’. 

Dr Galvin approaches her work through an interdisciplinary lens to address complex issues around orthopaedic surgical device design. She is the co-founder and CEO of Viortec Pty Ltd, an innovative medical device design company. She holds patents in device design to assist orthopaedic surgeons performing hip and knee replacement surgery. 

As past president of Engineers Australia’s Canberra Division Committee, Dr Galvin aims to inspire the next generation of scholars and practitioners in the field through her teaching and mentorship. 

Cyril is a personable and passionate project manager with a master’s degree in mechanical engineering who seeks to transform the world around him. As part of the Canberra Division Committee, he is keen to assist with developing positive outcomes for young and migrant engineers in the ACT and contribute to development of engineering framework and policies in the ACT. 

I am Chartered Civil-Structural Engineer, Licensed Builder, AiBEC  and hold of an Unrestricted Demolition Supervisors Certificate. I have more than 25 years professional experience within civil - structural engineering, forensic and building diagnostic reporting, construction and demolition contracting fields. 

In the diverse capacities of director, contractor and employee, I have successfully conducted structural design, project management and estimating services within differing private and public sector industries. 

As a Canberra Division Member, I am honoured to be associated with Engineers Australia in such capacity and collectively collaborate with other like minded Engineers to better our profession and be a part of our professional community. 

I have more than 50 years membership with Engineers Australia – mostly as a Fellow. My particular interests are the recognition of the contributions offered by our more senior members and the problems they experience. I also retain my interest in conserving the country’s engineering assets.