Personal profile
Biography
Liena Fordham is the Centre Team Leader at the Centre for Water and Spatial Science (CWSS) at The University of Western Australia, where she plays a key role in supporting the co-Director team in driving the Centre’s growth and development. She oversees all operational functions, while aligning day-to-day activities with the Centre's long-term strategic goals and reporting.
With over 18 years of experience in administrative support, stakeholder engagement, project coordination, and event management, Liena’s career has spanned roles in higher education, logistics, and client services, where she developed strong skills in operational management, communications, and cross-sector engagement. Since joining CWSS in 2022, she has played a key role in projects such as WaterSmart Dams, including the launch of the Water Evaluation Platform (WEP). Her work has included leading media production, drone capture, interview coordination, and the creation of digital resources to support farmers and water managers.
Education/Academic qualification
College Services Champion, Schools Operations
Award Date: 1 Jan 2022
Community and Engagement Award, UWA School of Agriculture and Environment
Award Date: 25 Jan 2021
Media Engagement
Award Date: 26 Nov 2020
Player of the Month , Rohlig Australia
Award Date: 31 Jul 2018
Certificate of Achievement - Player of the Week - Week 4, Rohlig Australia
Award Date: 16 Jul 2018
Blue Star Award - Player of the Week - Week 3, Rohlig Australia
Award Date: 9 Jul 2018
Team of the Quarter, Toll Global Forwarding
Award Date: 1 Jan 2015
Team of the Quarter, Toll Global Forwarding
Award Date: 4 Dec 2013
Employee of the Quarter, Toll Global Forwarding
Award Date: 14 May 2013
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 15 Life on Land -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions