Edwina Hayes
Edwina specialises in developing economic and social outcomes in Southern New South Wales. As CEO of Regional Development Australia – Murray, Edwina links governments, industry, business and community for productive engagement in economic opportunities and activity. She creates strong networks for engagement in economic opportunities and leveraging investment, and engages regularly with entrepreneurs, emerging business leaders and investors in the Murray Region. A former social worker with experience in Landcare, mental health, and executive health management, Edwina is committed to building community capacity to participating actively in land management, natural resource management, biosecurity and emergency management. Edwina also operates a small farm, a rural fencing contracting business and specialised event labour business with her husband and three daughters.