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OUR TEAM

+ idea facilitators
+ conversation curators
+ reputation managers
+ context translators

Founded in 2019, Grounded Consulting is a people-centred consultancy based in Australia and
servicing clients worldwide.

 

We work with government agencies, NGO’s and businesses to engage stakeholders and communities.

 

Partner with us to discover and deliver the most strategic ways to connect with your stakeholders.

LEONA LUKE

Our Managing Director

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Leona Luke has over 25 years experience in communications, engagement and media. She is a specialist in stakeholder engagement, community relations, strategic planning and implementation, issues and crisis management.  

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Leona is a former Journalist who has worked for major metropolitan television and radio stations and has held senior roles in some of the fastest moving newrooms in the country.

 

Leona has also worked for local, state and federal government agencies (Australia and U.K) and top tier public relations and engineering firms. She has a thorough knowledge of contemporary communication practices and this is combined with her excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills.

 

Leona continues to manage numerous communication and engagement programs for projects in Australia and abroad and is renowned for her particular experience in roads, rail, water, renewables, mining, health and aged care sectors. 

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OUR ASSOCIATES

The team at Grounded Consulting surround themselves with experts.

 

By partnering with professionals from various backgrounds and disciplines, we work together to deliver
the best outcome for our clients and projects.

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We have instant access to a range of other specialists to support projects.

 

Get in touch for additional support across:

  • Project Management

  • Environmental science (development of Environmental Impact Assessments) 

  • Social impact assessment

  • Sustainability and planning

  • Creative/design services (graphic design, photograph, time-lapse, drone imagery)

  • Branding (uniforms, signage, printing)

ACCREDITED PRACTIONERS

Our team members are accredited International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) practitioners and deliver comprehensive communication and engagement programs to the international standards and principles upheld by this highly regarded organisation.

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