People Meet the YPG Committee 2021

Eliza Minney (Convenor)

Eliza is a Senior Associate in the Planning and Environment team at Best Hooper Lawyers. She works on a range of planning and environmental matters and particularly enjoys the strategy and negotiation aspects of her practice. Outside of work Eliza tries to balance going to the gym, walking her dog and socialising but usually ends up on the couch watching a Netflix show about serial killers. This is Eliza’s third year as co-convenor of the YPG and her fourth year on the Committee.

Jack Chiodo (Convenor)

One of the YPG committee co-convenors for 2021, Jack is a town planner at Manningham Council. Working predominantly in the appeals space, he has an ever-growing passion for advocacy, negotiation and dealing with the more complex planning matters. Outside of work, Jack enjoys all things fitness, being social, the odd whiskey (or two) and staunchly (and stubbornly) supporting the Brisbane Lions and AC Milan. This is Jack’s fourth year on the YPG Committee and second year as co-convenor.

Vincent Pham

Vincent is a Principal Planner and urban designer at Yarra Ranges Council. Owing to his qualifications in both architecture, planning and urban design, Vincent is particularly passionate about advocating for positive urban design and built form outcomes through statutory planning process and mechanisms within the built environment. He is passionate in positively influencing planning and urban design outcomes across all scales throughout Victoria. Outside of work, Vincent enjoys a good burger with mates, and is always on the lookout for new burger restaurants in Melbourne and Victoria to add to his list.

Daniel Milder

Daniel is a Traffic Engineer at Traffix Group with 7 years’ experience. He has a significant experience in a large range of land use developments from small scale residential developments to shopping centre developments in regional locations. Outside of work Daniel enjoys eating a high quality steak, going to the football, and skiing in the winter months.

Isobell Vescovi

Isobell Vescovi is a senior planner at SJB Planning. Isobell has experience spanning across the public and private sector. Isobell has worked on an extensive range of commercial, residential and mixed use developments. She is outcome driven and is passionate about innovative, sustainable design. Outside of planning, Isobell enjoys travelling, keeping fit and spending time with family and friends. This is Isobell’s third year on the YPG committee.

Jennifer Lim

Jennifer is a Town Planner at Taylors and enjoys working in a multi-disciplinary team. She has an eye for detail, is passionate about delivering comprehensive planning outcomes at all scales throughout Victoria and is delighted when her projects come to life. Jennifer is also interested in understanding other industry standards and requirements, and how they influence planning decisions and outcomes such as child care centres, medical centres and pharmacies. When she is not planning communities, Jennifer enjoys planning her next getaway or culinary adventure.

Lina Inglis

Lina is a Senior Traffic Engineer at Ratio Consultants, her experience includes the preparation of VCAT expert evidence statements, traffic modelling of mixed use precincts and large residential estates in Greenfields areas. In her spare time Lina enjoys painting canvases and illustration.

Taryn Sobel

Taryn is a senior consultant in the planning team at Urbis and has spent the last year living in Israel with her partner. She is passionate about planning and is keen to dive back into her role and further her experience as a VCAT advocate. Taryn’s year in Israel has given her a new perspective and appreciation for the Victorian Planning System, which she looks forward to sharing with others. Outside of planning, Taryn is proud to report that she has converted her partner into a fullyfledged Carlton supporter (membership and all)!

Zina Teoh

Zina is an associate in the Public Law team at Maddocks. She specialises in planning and environmental law and has broad experience advising local government and private clients. Outside of work she enjoys playing netball and is an enthusiastic (but slow) cyclist. This is her second year on the YPG.

Charlie Wurm

Charlie is a lawyer in the Public Law group at Maddocks. He regularly advises and appears on behalf of local government clients on planning and environmental matters, including enforcement. Charlie also has experience acting on behalf of private clients and maintains a broad practice in prosecution, often appearing in the Magistrates Court of Victoria. In the colder months, you will find Charlie supporting the Blues on weekends, and exploring Victoria as the weather gets warmer.

Charlotte Phillips

Charlotte is a Planning Consultant at Urbis and has experience working as a planning consultant across several projects throughout Australia. The projects have ranged in scale and complexity, including state transport infrastructure projects, strategic precinct planning, statutory planning and stakeholder engagement processes. This is Charlotte’s second year on the YPG Committee. Outside work Charlotte enjoys a hit of tennis, beach walks and cooking delicious food.

Zac Van Grondelle

Zac is a Principal Statutory Planner at the City of Greater Geelong, working in a newly created Business Facilitation role. Experienced in a wide range of major development applications, Zac’s current position focuses on helping business owners navigate the planning system. With a facilitative mindset, he hopes to see the Geelong region continue to thrive because of good planning outcomes. Outside of work, Zac spends as much time as possible exploring all the great things his new home, Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula, has to offer – always accompanied by his trusty sidekick, Elsie the rescue greyhound.

Emily Mignot

Emily is currently the Enquiries Planner at Monash City Council. Nominated for the PIA VIC Young Planner of the Year 2020, Emily is focussed on providing exceptional service and planning advice to the community and industry. She is passionate about community engagement, having worked on projects across the public and private sector from local community consultation to statewide citizen’s juries. When not immersed in planning issues, Emily loves performance and the arts. This is her first year on the YPG Committee, and is excited to see what 2021 will bring.

Amara Coleman

Amara is a lawyer in the Planning, Environment and Local Government team at Harwood Andrews Lawyers. Amara works across a variety of matters involving statutory planning, strategic planning, environmental protection and local government. Amara enjoys the diverse and dynamic nature of the planning and environment sphere, including the opportunity to collaborate with, and learn from, numerous different areas of expertise. Outside of work, Amara enjoys walking on the coast, drinking Tasmanian Riesling, and spending time with her ‘special’ chocolate lab.

Michael Pavlidis

Michael is a law graduate in the property team at Schembri & Co Lawyers. During his education he had the opportunity to conduct legal research for multiple planning barristers and also assist with pro bono legal work for Western Landcare alongside the Honourable Simon Molesworth AO QC on the ‘Greening the Hill mk2’ project. He is passionate about planning, property, environmental and administrative law and seeks to become an advocate in these areas. Most importantly though, he hopes to be cheering the mighty Hawks to yet another premiership in the near future. This is Michael’s first year on the YPG committee.

Stephanie Cimino

Stephanie is a first-year planning and environment lawyer at Equipe Lawyers. She works on a variety of environment and planning matters, ranging from residential development to extractive industry permits. Stephanie is particularly interested in administrative law, alternative dispute resolution processes and its increasing role in helping parties reach acceptable planning outcomes in a timely manner. This is Stephanie’s first year on the YPG Committee and she is looking forward to being a part of the team. Outside of work, Stephanie enjoys playing piano, reading (often more than one book simultaneously), spending time with her family and listening to true crime podcasts.

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