Our team

Roland Short

Roland Short

Bio Roland is a senior social performance specialist trusted on some of Australia’s most significant mining, energy and infrastructure projects. He is known for clear, direct advice and a willingness to challenge assumptions when approvals, community trust and delivery are on the line. Roland is passionate about improving economic and social outcomes in the regional and remote communities where many major projects operate.

Key Areas of Interest/Specialities:

  • Social Impact Assessment and Management Plans
  • Accommodation studies and strategies
  • Social performance auditing and compliance
  • Project and organisational social performance management systems

Industry Association Memberships/Affiliations:

  • EIANZ
Caitlin Treacy

Caitlin Treacy

Caitlin is an anthropologist specialising in social performance, First Nations engagement and cultural heritage on major mining, energy and infrastructure projects. She is known for building respectful, productive working relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander corporations, native title holders and impacted communities, particularly in complex approval environments.

Key Areas of Interest/Specialities:

  • Social Impact Assessment and Management
  • Cultural heritage and values
  • First Nations engagement
  • Social research

Industry Association Memberships/Affiliations:

  • EIANZ
Caitlin Treacy
Liliana Peña

Liliana Peña

Liliana is a social impact assessment and stakeholder engagement specialist with experience in renewable energy, transmission, transport and built environment projects in Australia and internationally. With a dual background in urban planning and social work, she brings a grounded, people-centred perspective to complex infrastructure approvals. She is known for delivering rigorous social impact assessments and meaningful community engagement that support diverse project environments.

Key Areas of Interest/Specialities:

  • Social Impact Assessment and Management Plans
  • Communication and engagement
  • Precinct planning
  • Urban and regional development planning

Industry Association Memberships/Affiliations:

  • EIANZ
Cassandra Buckley

Cassandra Buckley

Cassandra is a communication and engagement specialist with experience across national transport, energy, mining and infrastructure projects. She is known for her authentic engagement and ability to forge positive working relationships with clients, communities and stakeholders. Cassandra has worked in First Nations communities, particularly in the Northern Territory, and is passionate about supporting projects to deliver positive social and economic benefits to regional and remote communities.

Key Areas of Interest/Specialities:

  • Communication and engagement
  • Crisis communication
  • Internal communication
  • Change management communication
  • Construction communication
  • First Nations engagement

Industry Association Memberships/Affiliations:

  • Engagement Institute (Corporate Membership)
  • Clean Energy Council Community Engagement and Social Licence Working Group – Member 2025/26
Cassandra Buckley

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