Board Members and Staff
With a refreshed charter in July 2023, newly appointed Chair and Board members, drawn from leaders and experts from across the region, RDA Tropical North has an active and facilitative role in the community and a clear focus on growing a strong and confident regional economy that harnesses its competitive advantages, seizes economic opportunity and attracts investment.
Board Members

Prof. Hurriyet Babacan
Chair

Brett Moller
Deputy Chair

Carolyn Eagle
Treasurer

Stirling Tavener
Secretary

Richie Bates
Board Member

Jodie Duignan-George
Board Member

Jaime Gane
Board Member

Joe Moro
Board Member

Noeleen Selke
Board Member
Staff

Sonja Johnson
Chief Executive Officer

Lainie Poon
Relationship Manager

Tony Potter
Project Director
