Josh Byrne AM
BSc(Hons)(EnvSc), DipHort, PhD
Director
Josh is an environmental scientist and urban design professional with a national profile as a consultant, researcher and communicator in urban sustainability. His technical expertise spans amenity horticulture, water sensitive design, high performance housing and sustainable urban development.
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Josh provides technical input into JBA’s project work and strategic oversight and engagement during project delivery, alongside his wider media, academic and advisory activities.
Paul Verity
BLArch, AILA
Design Director
Paul’s approach intertwines the disciplines of Urban Design and Landscape Architecture which he has developed through professional practice and academic research. This multidisciplinary perspective enables Paul to combine lateral and critical thinking with design and scientific principles to arrive at sophisticated designed outcomes.
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Paul leads the JBA design team and is responsible for overseeing projects throughout the design phase.
Melissa McGrath
BSc(Hons), GradCertUrbDesign
Principal Sustainability
JBA Associate
Melissa is an experienced sustainability consultant and researcher who works with stakeholders to solve environmental and land use issues to better inform decision making.
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She develops sustainability strategies that are informed by an understanding of local context, supporting governance arrangements and behaviour change, as well as insights from community engagement activities.
Jen Lorrimar-Shanks
BAppSc, BArch(Hons), PhD, ARB UK, WELL AP, AILA
Principal Landscape Architect | Studio Lead
JBA Associate
Jen trained as an architect before undertaking doctoral research on sustainable urbanism. She has extensive experience in developing place-specific, evidence-based design responses to projects ranging from residential design, to urban developments and civic spaces.
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Jen’s research and analytical expertise is utilised at the front end of the JBA design team’s process ensuring sensitive responses to cultural, historic and environmental considerations in our landscape architectural and urban design projects.
Annika White
BLarch, AILA
Principal Landscape Architect
Annika brings 18 years of experience in landscape architecture, having worked with internationally recognized firms in both Perth and abroad.
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Her expertise spans a wide range of projects, including public city plazas, mixed-use residential developments, food and beverage spaces, hotels, schools, and playgrounds. Annika has led all aspects of project delivery, from brief analysis through to final completion.
Christine Campbell (nee Eon)
BE (Environmental Engineering), MSC, PhD
Senior Sustainability Engineer
Christine delivers strategic sustainability solutions for urban precincts and local government areas.
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She also manages industry led research projects in the fields of water sensitive urban design, energy efficiency and Net Zero Homes. Christine is a Green Star Communities Accredited Professional.
Christine’s expertise in the technical aspects of environmental sustainability is well complemented by her in-depth knowledge of social science.
Madi Brown
BLArch (Hons)
Landscape Architect
Madi started at JBA in 2021 and quickly demonstrated her ability to interpret project briefs and utilise a suite of software programs to deliver impactful 2D and 3D design documentation.
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Madi provides design visualisation and documentation support to JBA’s senior landscape team using the Adobe software suite, 3d design software SketchUp and real time rendering and VR software Enscape.
Wanyi Ning
MLArch
Graduate Landscape Architect
Wanyi commenced work with JBA in 2024 after completing a Masters of Landscape Architecture at the University of Western Australia. She combines her six years of study with international experience working as a landscape architect who focussed on educational spaces in Sichuan province, China.
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Wanyi’s work combines a multidisciplinary design approach with site analysis. She wants to become a landscape architect that bridges cultural differences while respecting traditions, promotes environmental sustainability, and contributes to community well-being.
D’arcy Hodgkinson
BA(Broad)
Communications Manager
Darcy is responsible for the Company’s corporate communications activities, as well as the national media commitments of Josh Byrne.
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Darcy also manages JBA’s communications consultancy projects, utilising his background in radio and television production, event management, multimedia and graphic design.
Dee O’Sullivan
Finance & Administration Manager
Deirdre (Dee) is responsible for JBA’s financial and administrative operations including the company’s human resources, occupational safety and health, and quality management system commitments.
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Dee has over 20 years experience of which 15 of those were with her previous employer spanning operations, administration, senior accountant and finance management roles. She is highly proficient in a range of finance, accounting and administrative software packages including SAP, Oracle, MYOB and MS Office.