Elizabeth Jean Woods (born 18 October 1955) is an agriculture expert and the former Director-General of the Queensland Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. [1][2][3] She was also the Chair of the WorldFish Board of Trustees, an international non-profit organization whose mission is to harness the potential of aquaculture to reduce hunger and poverty in developing countries, until June 2017.[1][4] Alongside that, Woods is also a professor of Agribusiness at the University of Queensland.[5]
Beth Woods | |
|---|---|
| Born | Elizabeth Jean Woods October 18, 1955 |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Known for | Agricultural economics, Rhodes Scholar |
Early life and education edit
Woods received her Bachelor of Science in Aquaculture with First Class Honors from the University of Queensland.[6] She then went on to become one of the first female Rhodes Scholars and completed her Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural economics at the University of Oxford.[6]
Career and notable achievements edit
She began her career as a Manager of Farming Systems at the Queensland Department of Primary Industries, and for her successful work she received the medal of Order of Australia.[2][6] From 1991 to 1997, Woods was a Member of the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research, which she later chaired.[2] She has served as a board member of many organizations and committees, such as the ACIAR, the Grains Research and Development Corporation, CSIRO (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation), Rural Adjustment Scheme Advisory Council, and the Gatton College Council.[2][4] In addition to that, she has chaired for the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation, International Rice Research Institute, and the 2004 National Drought Policy Review.[4][5]
Woods retired from her role as Director-General of the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries in Queensland, in January 2021. [1][3]
References edit
- ^ a b c "Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Queensland". Role of the Board of Management. Queensland Government. 2019. Archived from the original on 7 March 2016.
- ^ a b c d "Encyclopedia of Australian Science". Woods, Elizabeth Jean (Beth) (1955 - ). 27 March 2003. Retrieved 14 August 2016.
- ^ a b "Agricultural trailblazer steps down from top job". ABC Radio. 30 January 2021. Retrieved 20 January 2022.
- ^ a b c "Dr. Beth Woods | WorldFish Leadership". www.worldfishcenter.org. Archived from the original on 2 October 2016. Retrieved 16 August 2016.
- ^ a b Parnell, Sean (11 January 2008). "Against the grain". Retrieved 16 August 2016 – via The Australian.
- ^ a b c "Appointment of further six DGs welcomed by Premier". The Queensland Cabinet and Ministerial Directory. 27 July 2015. Retrieved 15 August 2016.