Our Team

Experience + Value

Our diverse and committed team of environmental and social scientists, engineers, planners, and economists have an in-depth understanding of local, regional, and international requirements for environmental impact assessment, management and compliance. Our experience is extended through collaboration with a multi-disciplinary network of highly-regarded specialist subconsultants.

Our extensive experience enables us to identify and target key environmental issues, providing important focus and efficiency, enabling us to offer great value to our clients.

Quality + Commitment

We take great pride in the quality of our work we offer our clients. Our senior personnel are hands-on throughout our projects from inception to completion, using their experience to understand client needs, quickly identify and resolve issues, and efficiently guide the work program.

Our team is professional and dedicated and will always go above and beyond to achieve desired project outcomes.

We pursue excellence in our technical solutions and provide customised services to each and every project.

Nigah Abbas

Senior Environmental Consultant

Nigah is an economist who joined Accent Environmental in October 2023. She has nine years of consulting experience, managing social and economic analyses for environmental planning as well as energy policy development.

She has managed environmental and social impact assessment studies for mining and hydropower developments in Pakistan and Afghanistan. 

She has also worked in the energy sector on economic energy pricing and energy resource allocation analysis, using integrated energy system models. She has experience of undertaking project economic analysis to evaluate economic internal rate of return and present value that followed The World Bank and Asian Development Bank guidelines.

Nigah was the programme manager for a climate change and development programme in Indonesia (CDKN), where she engaged with the private and public sector to create informed demand for climate compatible development in the country. She was the assistant project manager for the client, Anglo American’s global eDNA portfolio, managing the programme across sites in South Africa, South America, Europe and Australia.

Alongside Nigah’s professional endeavours, she enjoys spending time with family, friends and reading.

Academic Qualifications: Master of Sustainable Development and a Masters of Economics

Joern Struwe

Principal Environmental Consultant
Joern joined Accent Environmental in November 2023. Joern is a dynamic project manager and dedicated environmental consultant and auditor. He has experience in providing assurance and audit services, due diligence assessments and technical reviews in Asia Pacific and across various sectors, including energy, consumer goods, forestry, agriculture and research.
With a Bachelor’s in Biology, a Master’s in Timber Sciences and Technology and a track record of delivering more than 150 assessments and audits, he enjoys cooperating with teams of consultants on a project-by-project basis and delivering meaningful inputs to major resource projects in the context of sustainable development. Having settled down in Melbourne with his growing family, Joern loves to explore Melbourne’s coffee culture and Victoria’s amazing landscapes, and he can be found doing either one during his free time.

Jacqueline Mallinson

Senior Spatial Analyst | Spatial and Visual Manager
Jacqueline is an Environmental Scientist with seven years of experience. She is skilled in spatial analysis, visual impact assessment and conservation science. As Accent’s Senior Spatial Analyst, Jacqueline produces and maintains functional Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases to solve real world geo-spatial problems. Proficient in ArcPro, Idrisi and QGIS she has the ability to create models, accurate reports and high-quality maps and figures.
Jacqueline has a broad range of field experience collecting both spatial and biological data for inclusion in GIS databases. Her work with Accent has included using GIS analysis to develop a method for assessing exposure of asset portfolios to physical risks such as fire, flood, drought and climate change for a major financial institution. She assisted with the development of a Residual Management Cost Calculation Tool for mining and petroleum & gas sites in Queensland for the Department of Environment and Science. Jacqueline has also prepared visual impact assessments for solar farms across NSW and enjoys engaging with the environment through travelling.

 

Academic Qualifications: Master of Science (Res) Environmental Science; Bachelor of Science (hons) Environmental Science

Michael Cramer

Director

Michael Cramer is an environmental impact assessment and management specialist with over 30 years of professional experience working in the resource development and management sectors consulting to both private sector and government clients.

His experience includes project managing environmental impact assessments and preparing management plans for major projects in the mining, renewables, oil and gas, waste, industrial and water sectors. 

He has undertaken environmental assessment work throughout Australia and in Papua New Guinea, New Zealand, the South Pacific, Asia, Africa and Europe.

Michael has specialist expertise in preparing and costing mine closure plans, auditing financial assurance estimations, developing closure cost estimation tools, and advising on post-closure management.

He has also completed numerous environmental management and compliance audits and due diligence assessments including mining, industrial and other sites.

He has acted as an expert witness in relation to environmental issues before the Hazelwood Mine Fire Board of Inquiry, the Supreme Court of Western Australia and the Tasmanian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (TasCAT).  

He is a Certified Environmental Practitioner (CEP) – Impact Assessment Specialist and a NSW Registered Environmental Assessment Practitioner (REAP).

Michael enjoys live music, camping and holidaying with his family, cooking and enthusiastically supporting his AFL team Collingwood.

Academic Qualifications: Master of Environmental Science, Bachelor of Science (hons) Earth Sciences.

Imogen Schwarz

Environmental Scientist
Imogen joined Accent Environmental in 2023 and has a keen interest in science communication, environmental policy and earth sciences. She completed her honours project and subsequent theses where she researched flood risk and resilience within flood prone regions of NSW. Three of the resulting works were published in various scientific journals with her research now being utilized by the Bureau of Meteorology’s Climate Risk and Early Warning Systems team.  
 
Imogen has experience in both QGIS and ArcGIS programming and helps prepare environmental management strategies and impact assessments.
 
Imogen’s interests for the environment extends to enjoying hiking, travelling and creating art and paintings inspired by nature.
 
Academic Qualifications: Bachelor of Science (Advanced) Global Challenges (hons) Environmental Science.

Mark Nan Tie

Principal Environmental Scientist | Auditing and Compliance Manager

Mark is a senior environmental professional with over 25 years of experience and has strong environmental management, consulting and project management attributes. He was formerly Global HSE reporting manager for Rio Tinto and lead auditor for Health, Environment and Community Reviews and due diligence audits.

As Auditing and Compliance Manager, Mark has managed complex multidisciplinary project teams and is able to establish rapport and credibility with a wide range of stakeholders ranging from community groups to senior corporate. 

Mark is an experienced environmental auditor of ISO14001 and similar systems with extensive experience in corporate assurance/risk programs, compliance management, HSE systems development and HSE auditing – he is a RABQSA Exemplar Global certified lead auditor (Environmental Management, Environmental Management Systems and Compliance).

Alongside Mark’s professional endeavours he enjoys engaging in outdoor pursuits, especially hiking, fishing and kayaking, and loves adventure travel.

Academic Qualifications: Master of Environmental Science; Bachelor of Science (hons) Geology, Graduate Diploma OHS

He is a new fellow of the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand Inc. (EIANZ)

Lisa Singleton

Senior Environmental Scientist
Lisa has more than 25 years’ professional experience working in the environmental sector both in the public service and private industry. Her experience includes project management; social impact assessment; project management plan drafting e.g., accommodation and employment strategies; environmental monitoring and regulation across the freshwater, air, waste, and industrial sectors both in Australia and the UK, and laboratory management. 

Lisa also has expertise in Victorian freshwater macroinvertebrate collection and taxonomic identification, water quality monitoring, large-scale procurement, auditing, data quality management and spatial analysis using geographical information systems (GIS), namely ESRI products and QGIS. Lisa is valued at Accent for her environmental expertise and appreciation of the environment which she also shows by being a passionate marathon and ultra marathon kayaker, hiker, and gardener.

Academic Qualifications: Master of Science (Pollution and Environmental Control); Bachelor of Science (hons) Applied Biology

Annette Serafim

Manager, Office | Finance | People & Culture

Annette brings diverse experience, with over 25 years in senior management roles across international advertising agencies, contact centers, and project management consultancies. Her strong background in finance, human resources, and strategic business management, enables her to effectively support stakeholders in meeting operational requirement. Driven by a passion for ensuring the wellbeing of employees, Annette is committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for both the business and its people.

Outside of work, Annette loves spending quality time with her family, exploring nature with her dogs, traveling, and experimenting in the kitchen.

Academic Qualifications: Master of Business Administration (MBA), Bachelor of Business (Accounting)

Neil Wines

Principal Environmental Scientist | Mining and Rehabilitation Manager
Neil has over 25 years’ experience as an Environmental Scientist working in the resource development, mining, and power sectors, and is known as a trusted advisor for industry and government regulators. He is an environmental and land management specialist, experienced at preparing planning and approvals applications, coordinating rehabilitation works and land management activities, conducting fieldwork and sampling programs, and undertaking community consultation.
As Accent’s Mining and Rehabilitation Manager, Neil delivers notable improvements in environmental performance through measured project direction and close working relationships with clients. Neil is experienced in developing new ideas for the management of long-term rehabilitation risks across the mining lifecycle and has regularly prepared mine closure plans and financial assurance estimates for Australian mining operations for clients in NSW, Victoria, Queensland and Western Australia.
 
Neil’s interest in the environment extends into his time away from work where he is a keen gardener.
 
Academic Qualifications: Graduate Diploma of Environmental Management; Bachelor of Science (Biology)

Pratima Koirala

Senior Environmental Engineer

Pratima joined Accent Environmental in 2021 and has experience in project and operations management and company support functions within water utilities, infrastructure, and a range of specialised sectors. She has developed good analytical and decision support skills by being able to undertake deep-dive and data assessments for a range of contracts, initiatives, and projects.

 

Various projects have been supported by Pratima at Accent, and her experience includes working on environmental management plans, managing the environmental impacts of semi-urban projects and renewable energy projects, particularly wind, solar and hydropower. Pratima spends time exploring the natural environment by hiking and travelling and enjoys listening to music.

Academic Qualifications: Master of Science Water Resources and Management; Bachelor of Technology in Environmental Engineering

Ian Finlay

Principal Environmental Consultant | Renewables Manager

Ian has over 35 years’ experience across renewables, mining, contaminated lands and groundwater, and environmental impact assessments sectors and is known for his ability to develop and deliver strategic thinking to on-ground implementation.

As Accent’s Practice Lead in Renewables, Ian has developed and fostered strong relationships with many renewable energy developers and construction contractors. 

Renewable energy developers and construction contractors include Edify Energy, ESCO Pacific, Halo Renewables, HDF Energy, Maoneng, Marble Energy, Mytilineos, Neoen, South Energy, Sterling & Wilson, UPC Renewables, Vestas and Westwind Energy. 

Ian has been Accent’s project manager for various renewable and mining projects, and has successfully prepared environmental impact assessments and plans, compliance monitoring programs and contamination assessments.

Outside of work Ian enjoys playing guitar, bike riding, going to see films and live music, camping and bushwalking.

Academic Qualifications: Master of Environmental Science; Bachelor of Science (hons) Earth Sciences

Natasha Nosiara

Environmental Scientist
Natasha joined Accent Environmental in April 2023 and has a keen interest in science communication, environmental policy and 3D digital design. She has experience in ArcGIS and Blender programming and is proficient in both report writing and desktop research. Within Accent she has been valuable in applying these skills to helping prepare impact assessments and management plans for environmental, visual and social impacts. Natasha also assists in preparing detailed maps and photomontages of proposed project layouts.
Outside of work Natasha enjoys participating in theatre, playing sport, and travelling.
 
Academic Qualifications: Bachelor of Science (Advanced) Global Challenges (hons) Chemistry and Geographical Science

Riya Shah

Environmental Consultant

Riya joined Accent Environmental in November 2023. Riya is an environmentalist with a Bachelor’s (Honours) from The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda and master’s degree from RMIT University in Environmental Studies. Her experience includes working in a waste transport team with the Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) and has participated in research projects related to spatial analysis and single use plastics. Some of her skills include knowledge of GIS, biomedical plants, waste codes and classification, and the Victorian Environment Protection Act 2021.

Riya enjoys cooking and spends her free time listening to music, sketching and reading.