Staff

Jo Benvenuti is CUAC's Executive Officer. Jo has extensive experience in the energy and water sectors with a consumer focus, including previous positions as second in charge to the Energy and Water Ombudsman (Victoria), and at the Office of the Regulator-General (now the Essential Services Commission). Jo was also Executive Officer of the Financial and Consumer Rights Council where she was particularly interested in hardship and utilities issues. She has worked in welfare services across a diverse range of policy areas, including the aged, housing, and emergency relief provision, and was previously Executive Manager Corporate Affairs at the RSPCA (Victoria). Jo has a postgraduate diploma in public policy.

Deanna Foong is CUAC's Senior Policy Officer. Deanna’s work at CUAC is focused on policy and regulatory responses in relation to the energy retail market. Deanna is a qualified lawyer who holds Masters qualifications in Law and Conflict Resolution. Deanna has experience working for the Law Reform Committee of the Victorian Parliament, the Energy and Water Ombudsman of Victoria and the Dispute Settlement Centre of Victoria.

David Stanford is a CUAC Policy Officer. David’s works predominantly on energy policy, with a focus on market design issues and consumer participation. David has a Bachelor of Commerce and a Master of Asian Studies. He has worked as an advocacy consultant with the Indonesian Consumers Association, and as an economist with the Victorian Department of Treasury and Finance.

Caitlin Whiteman is a CUAC Policy Advocate. Caitlin’s main focus is on water policy, where she has a particular interest in pricing issues. Caitlin has a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) and a Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Social Research. She has worked as a Research Officer with the Victorian Parliament Education and Training Committee, and also has experience working in the community sector and for the Commonwealth Government.