Meet our team

Sarah Brooker and Niall Byrne lead a team of science communicators, writers, publicists and event managers based in Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra, and London.

Niall Byrne

Creative Director

Sarah Brooker

Managing Director

Tanya Ha

Director of Engagement

Bill Condie

Science Writer

Shelley Thomas

Media and Communications Manager

Kieren Topp

Science Communicator

Team photo September 2025

Extended team

Science in Public works with a trusted network of associates to extend our capability across writing, communication strategy, stakeholder engagement and film production. Together, we craft stories that work, bringing the best people to your project.

Margie Beilharz

Journalist and Editor

Tom Carruthers

Science Communicator

Maddy De Gabriele

Journalist and Editor

Jerome Pelletier

Director and Videographer

Tim Thwaites

Science Writer

Jacqui Tyack

Marketing Consultant

The team over the years

Familiar faces old and new who have been a part of the Science in Public journey.

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