Áedán is a Master of Research student in anthropology and also works as a professional photographer. He has an interest in food systems, the environment and the stories that connect us to both.

Áedán is working alongside Paul and Sherrie to create a citizen ethnography guide. The aim is to introduce participants to ethnographic research practices so that they can become co-contributors to the research project.

With a background in neuroscience and a passion for emotional intelligence, yoga, and meditation, Sherrie is dedicated to promoting holistic health and well-being.

In this project, she brings her strength in translating complex neuroscience into clear, practical insights—making the science behind what we eat easy to understand and apply.

With a background in communications and media, majoring in social media and public relations, Olivia is passionate about how information flows through online communities and shapes real-world behaviours. Currently completing her postgraduate studies, she brings her love of health, food, and wellness together with her communication expertise in this project. Under the supervision of Lauren Gorfinkel, Olivia contributes to the public relations and communications aspects of the project, with a current focus on data analysis.

Connor is completing a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Media, Culture and Communication. Working under Dr. Helen Wolfenden and Dr. Paul Mason, he joined the project as part of his Communication Major's work experience. Connor has focused on conducting interviews and producing short audiograms that make the science of bioactives engaging and accessible to everyday audiences.

Serena is a final-year Law and Medical Sciences student majoring in Neuroscience at Macquarie University. She is working on the Bioactive Bites podcast and helps produce infographics and short video and audio clips to make the benefits of bioactives easy to understand and apply. In her free time, Serena enjoys reading, solving complex Rubik’s cubes, and watching sport.

Simin is a PhD candidate at Macquarie University with a background in Nutrition and chronic disease. Her research focuses on promoting sustainable diets within CALD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse) communities, exploring strategies to encourage healthy eating while respecting and integrating diverse cultural backgrounds and languages.

Sebastian is a Bachelor of Laws and Social Sciences at Macquarie University. He has conducted a qualitative research project on the broad topic of food education and bioactive literacy. Joining fellow peers, Scarlet and Charlotte, they developed, organised and conducted focus group discussion and contributed towards the development of a citizen food ethnography auto-ethnography template by conducting pilot ethnographies in supermarkets to analyse the relationship between Australian consumers and their food choices.