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At SC Lennon & Associates we are leaders in the field of economics, public policy, economic development, tourism, regional planning, industry research, stakeholder engagement, strategy writing and communications Our team members include:

Verna Gibbins, Associate

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Sasha Lennon, Director SC Lennon & Associates

Qualifications

Bachelor of Economics (La Trobe University)
Graduate Diploma in Advanced Economics (La Trobe University)
Master of Journalism (Queensland University of Technology)
Member Economic Development Australia
Australian Certified Economic Developer (ACEcD)

Expertise

Economic Development Strategies
Tourism Strategies
Regional Plans
Corporate Plans
Investment Attraction Strategies
Indigenous Economic Development Strategies
Workforce Planning Strategies
Creative Industries Strategies
Cost-Benefit Analysis
Economic Profiling & Analysis
Economic Impact Assessments
Business Case Preparation
Service Delivery and Organisational Reviews
Economic Development Policy and Program Evaluation
Community Development Plans
Grant Funding Applications
Grant Funding Program Reviews
Grant Funding Program Design
Stakeholder Engagement and Workshop Facilitation
Media and Communications
Policy and Program Reviews
Policy and Strategy Writing

Summary

Sasha Lennon holds postgraduate tertiary qualifications in economics and journalism. He is also an Australian Certified Economic Developer (ACEcD) with Economic Development Australia (EDA).

With 27 years’ experience as a consultant, Sasha is a leader in the field of economic development policy and strategy formulation, socio-economic research and analysis, investment promotion strategies, tourism strategies and destination management plans, industry strategies, workforce planning strategies, consultation, strategic planning, grant funding application writing, policy and program reviews, policy and strategy writing and communications.

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Rodger Gibbins, Associate SC Lennon & Associates

Qualifications

Graduate Diploma Economics (La Trobe University)
Master of Urban Planning (University of Melbourne)
Diploma of Applied Science (Town Planning) (R.M.I.T.)

Expertise

Business Case Preparation
Feasibility Studies
Cost-Benefit Analyses
Project Evaluation and Economic Impact Analysis
Tourism Strategies
Economic Development Strategies
Workforce Profiling and Forecasting
Demographic Analysis and Forecasting
Land Administration (International) Policy
Economic and Urban Systems Modelling
Investment Attraction Strategies
Workforce Planning Strategies
Grant Funding Applications
Grant Funding Program Reviews
Public Policy Advisory
Housing Policy and Program Evaluation
Industry Studies
Employment Forecasting

Summary

Roger Gibbins has almost 30 years of consulting experience in the fields of economics, urban planning, project evaluation and impact analysis, public policy advisory, work force planning and forecasting, and land economics (international).

A planner and economist, Roger specialises in providing focused analysis and insightful policy and strategy advice. He is skilled in economic profiling, forecasting and modelling. He has project managed a number of multi-disciplinary teams dealing with complex economic, labour force, industry development and planning issues.

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Verna Gibbins, Associate SC Lennon & Associates

Qualifications

Graduate Diploma Urban Research & Policy (Swinburne University)
Bachelor of Arts, Recreation (Phillip Institute of Technology)

Expertise

Research and Analysis
Economic Development and Tourism
Strategic Planning
Regional Planning
Baseline Profiling (socio-demographic analysis)
Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods and Analysis
Stakeholder Consultation and Engagement

Summary

Verna Gibbins is an urban researcher whose areas of specialisation are social surveys, data analysis and survey fieldwork management. Verna undertakes research work for SC Lennon & Associates including literature reviews and stakeholder consultation.

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