About Us
Our Story
The Southern Tasmanian Beekeepers Association formed in 1958 as a membership based organisation. We offer training and support to beekeepers at every stage of their beekeeping journey and we welcome members interested in exploring all forms of beekeeping. We have a long history of bee custodianship and education.
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WHAT DESCRIPTORS WOULD THE EXECUTIVE LIKE HERE?
Meet The Executive Team
Jenni McLeod - Executive member
GAICD
Graduate Diploma Outdoor Ed
B Soc Sci
Ashby Newman
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Executive member - bio required
Jenni started beekeeping over 20 years ago in Tasmania's SW wilderness. A community builder, Jenni is passionate about unlocking capacity and has spent decades working with marginalised communities developing strategies and programs to make the invisible, visible.
Jenni is founder of the Bee Collective and Bee Queens, increasing women's participation in beekeeping. Jenni led out two Beekeeping World Records in 2023 and currently has a beekeeping book in publication.
With 10 years experience working as an on ground political staffer and as a Board Director with AusCycling, Jenni brings a strong governance focus to the STBA with the aim of positioning the organisation for the future.
Jenni currently keeps 40 hives and lives her values through her work.
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Bob Newton
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Executive member - bio required
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