People
TODD BEAVIS
Founder and Principal
For more than 15 years Todd has helped organisations make better decisions, build great relationships and achieve their goals. Recognising the importance of connecting communities, he founded ie.community in 2017 to work with government and other organisations to strengthen engagement based on research and rigorous analysis.
With a focus on engaging communities on the ground and digitally, he specialises in working with organisations to develop thoughtful strategies in response to complex community and stakeholder issues. Todd has led the design and delivery of communication and engagement programs for major projects within the private and public sphere.
PAUL WEBB
Senior Consultant
Paul is a people-focused urban planner who specialises in delivering great engagement and working with marginalised groups. He is passionate about inclusive city making.
Paul excels in research and evaluation, loves immersing himself in feedback analysis/synthesis and is experienced in preparing rigorous reports. Paul has experience in stakeholder mapping, community engagement planning and the delivery, including: workshops, drop-in sessions, interactive site walks, creative engagement and more.
Prior to working for i.e. community, Paul spent more than three years working in stakeholder engagement teams on some of Melbourne’s high profile strategic infrastructure projects including the West Gate Tunnel Project and for the Level Crossing Removal Authority as well as local government initiatives such as the Warburton Place Plan and Glen Eira Safe Cycling Corridor Pilot.
Paul is currently studying for his second Masters, in Urban and Cultural Heritage.
MIRANDA LECKEY
Consultant
With diverse experience working in research and academia across public health, environment and sustainability, and medical research sectors, Miranda joined i.e. community to bring her expertise in critical analysis, research, and communication of complex data.
Miranda is passionate about using evidence, including local knowledge, to inform decision making to bring positive impact to communities. This passion was cultivated while completing a Master of Environment (Majoring in Public Health) at the University of Melbourne, which saw her investigating Government community engagement processes of a major infrastructure project in Melbourne, to investigate outcomes for the local community using a Health Impact Assessment. In particular, the impacts of the process on mental health, community empowerment and social capital, and perceptions of and trust in local democratic processes.
NIA HARRISON
Consultant
Nia is an experienced communicator who specialises in synthesising complex information for all audiences. She is passionate about research, accessible communication and promoting inclusivity and sustainability through her work.
Nia excels in writing and reporting. These skills have made her a valuable contributor across a range of projects, including ‘We Are CERES’ for CERES Community Environment Park and ‘Renewables Nation’ for the World Wildlife Fund.
Nia has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Melbourne, Majoring in Media and Communications and Minoring in European Studies.
JOSEPH LEA
Intern
Passionate about sustainability and governance, Joseph joined the i.e. community team as an intern to provide his expertise in critical analysis and research.
With extensive communication and engagement experience and a background in research, Joseph has contributed across several projects, including ‘Renewables Nation’ for the World Wildlife Fund and vaccine hesitancy research for Cohealth.
Joseph is a recent Masters of Environment graduate from The University of Melbourne. He also has a Bachelors degree in Politics & International Relations, with a Honors degree in Political Science & Development Studies.
YASMIN HEATHER
Intern
With a diverse background in psychology and sustainability, Yasmin is passionate about connecting with communities to promote pro-environmental behaviours and sustainability.
Yasmin is currently completing a Master of Environment at the University of Melbourne, focusing her research on behaviour change and attitudes surrounding environmental issues.
Excelling in research and reporting, Yasmin has been a valuable contributor across several projects, including ‘Renewables Nation’ for the World Wildlife Fund and vaccine hesitancy research for Cohealth.
Yasmin has a Bachelor of Psychological Science from Griffith University and is currently working towards a Master of Environment at the University of Melbourne.
