Shannon Mulholland is a senior plant biosecurity officer based in the Plant Biosecurity Planning and Preparedness team of NSW Department of Primary Industries. Located on the Central Coast of NSW, Shannon previously worked as a plant pathologist mapping the diversity and distribution of viral pathogens in the NSW vegetable industry. Presently she works with a myriad of plant industries across NSW preparing for and responding to new pest and disease incursions. Shannon has extensive experience in emergency management, routinely involved in biosecurity emergencies, supporting an evidence-based biosecurity-focused approach to response efforts for emergency plant pests. A key area of interest for Shannon is the development of preparedness strategies, combining technical input and industry engagement to develop sound strategies for responding to pest and disease incursions.