About us
Meet the Team
Professor Tamsyn Crowley
Director
Poultry Hub Australia
Trent McIntyre
Business and Research Advisor
Trent McIntyre is the Business and Research Advisor at Poultry Hub Australia, responsible for managing daily operations and research project management. He aids in budgeting and risk assessment for research projects, ensuring smooth workflow coordination and stakeholder relationships with both industry and researchers.
His background includes project management, biosecurity, GIS, carbon farming and research assistance. Trent holds a Bachelor’s in Environmental Science and a Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques.
Carissa Anderson
Education Officer
Carissa Anderson is the Education Officer at Poultry Hub, she plays a key role in developing educational activities and resources for the Australian poultry industry. Specialising in innovative online and blended learning methods, she designs and oversees projects aligning with the organisation’s goals.
Carissa’s background in science education and member services and years of experience underscores her contributions to agricultural education, particularly in poultry.
Gene Pesti
Poultry Professor
Professor Gene Pesti, a world-renowned poultry science researcher from Georgia, USA, dedicates six months each year to sharing his vast expertise with the PHA network.
Boasting over 50 years of experience in conducting poultry nutrition experiments and statistical analysis, Gene’s impressive scholarly contributions include authoring three books, publishing 210 journal articles, and over 100 abstracts and proceedings.
His profound knowledge and significant achievements in the field have earned him numerous awards, highlighting his status as a leading authority in poultry science.
Kasche DeGoldi
Executive Assistant
Kasche DeGoldi is the Executive Assistant at Poultry Hub Australia, skillfully handling strategic administration and project coordination. Her role, central to managing the Director’s commitments and liaising with key stakeholders, leverages her diverse background, including experience as a Rural Financial Counsellor and in various NSW Police Force administrative roles.
With a Diploma in Financial Advising and progressing through a Bachelor of Business, Kasche’s proficiency significantly boosts Poultry Hub’s operational efficiency and success.
The Poultry Hub Australia profoundly acknowledges and respects that its foundations, both people and facilities, are established on land rich in the history and traditions of the world’s oldest living culture. PHA values and respects Indigenous knowledge, understanding its importance in our shared history. We acknowledge the strength, resilience, and contributions of the Aboriginal community, we pay our tributes to the Aboriginal Elders – those who guided us in the past, those who lead us today, and those who will enlighten our paths in the future.