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.
OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM
Where the passion begins
Directors of Grounded Consulting, Anna Cush and Leona Luke, have collaborated with government, private industry, key stakeholders and contractors to deliver successful communication and engagement outcomes.
Anna and Leona have utilised their journalism and public relations expertise to deliver tailored programs for their clients that meet their business needs and deliver meaningful engagement.
They have worked on some of the largest infrastructure, construction, resource and transport projects in Australia and abroad over the past two decades.
Anna and Leona bring unparalleled insight and experience in project planning, design, commissioning and decommissioning phases.
ANNA CUSH
Director
Anna has worked globally and locally in community engagement, media, public relations, communication and marketing for 20 years.
With relationships at her core, Anna is a sought-after communication and engagement professional. Skilled in providing strategic advice, Anna thrives on challenging projects. She has an astute ability to understand the client and stakeholder drivers, which, when coupled with her transparent approach to communication builds trust, influences superior outcomes and delivers certainty for stakeholders.
Anna is an advocate for investment in community engagement. She has advised, consulted and fulfilled in-house roles for major infrastructure projects across the private and government sectors, including the management of community engagement activities for an infrastructure program with an annual budget over $400 million and has led the delivery of multifaceted internal and external communications campaigns, media management, corporate communications, government relations, sponsorship, crisis management and public consultation.
LEONA LUKE
Director
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.
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.
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.
We have instant access to a range of other specialists to support projects.
Get in touch for additional support across:
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Project Management
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Environmental science (development of Environmental Impact Assessments)
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Social impact assessment
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Sustainability and planning
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Creative/design services (graphic design, photograph, time-lapse, drone imagery)
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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.