Our Team
Roger Ilitch
Roger is the Chief Executive Officer and brings more than 30 years of experience in government regulation, training design, education delivery, and strategic leadership. He works closely with government clients to develop highly contextualised, fit-for-purpose training programs that respond to complex operational and regulatory environments. With extensive experience leading Registered Training Organisations, Roger offers deep strategic insight into training design, delivery, and project management, backed by a strong commitment to quality education and practical outcomes. He holds a science degree majoring in Environmental Science from the University of Newcastle, where he received the prestigious BHP in Science Award, and a Master’s degree in Environmental Law from the Australian National University, specialising in Environmental Law, in which he achieved With Merit recognition.
He also has a distinguished background in environmental law and regulation, having worked as an environmental lawyer, prosecutor, investigator, barrister-at-law (Owen Dixon Chambers), and former authorised officer under environmental laws. Roger has managed and oversaw complex investigations and prosecutions against multi nationals. Over three decades, Roger has provided legal, operational and strategic advice to Government, in regulatory areas such as developing and implementing a risk and outcome-based approach to regulation, administrative law, drafting compliance procedures and case management systems (such as drafting elements of offence templates for the NSW Fisheries Case Management System). Over 30 years Roger has also designed and delivered regulatory and investigative training to over 5000 officers working in local government, State and Commonwealth agencies, IUCN, FAO, and Pacific governments including Fiji and the Federated States of Micronesia. A former adjunct professor and passionate environmental practitioner, Roger is deeply committed to environmental protection and has made a significant pro bono contribution to human rights and environmental advocacy. He is a highly respected team player, known for his integrity, ethical leadership, and supportive management style.
Chief Executive Officer
Roger and Jason delivering regulatory training to the Ministry of Forestry Fiji
Lydia Orucho
Lydia Orucho brings extensive experience in corporate administration and governance, with a strong background in supporting organisational effectiveness and professional standards. Prior to joining Tanabell Education, Lydia worked with YWCA Canberra, an organisation committed to empowering women, supporting gender equity, and creating inclusive communities through advocacy, services, and leadership. Her experience in values-driven environments has shaped her thoughtful, organised, and people-centred approach to her work.
As Training Coordinator at Tanabell Education, Lydia brings a calm, supportive, and highly professional presence to the team. She plays a key role in ensuring the wellbeing of learners, managing the learner management system (LMS), and supporting the smooth coordination of training operations. Lydia is known for being accessible, responsive, and actively engaged in assisting both learners and trainers, helping to create a positive and well-supported learning environment.
Training CoordinatorShaun Burke
Shaun Burke is a highly experienced regulatory specialist with more than 25 years’ experience leading and managing complex environmental investigations across government. He has held senior leadership and management roles in major agencies including Fisheries NSW, EPA Victoria, the NSW EPA, Auckland Council, and Victoria’s former Department of Sustainability and Environment, now DEECA. With deep practical knowledge of compliance, investigations, and regulatory operations, Shaun is widely recognised for his ability to translate complex legislative and operational frameworks into clear, practical, and meaningful learning.An excellent communicator and highly supportive trainer, Shaun is skilled at helping learners understand their enabling legislation, regulatory responsibilities, and operating environment with confidence. He is known for delivering highly engaging, relevant, and practical training that is strongly valued by participants and sought after by agencies. Shaun holds a current Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and is currently completing a Bachelor of Laws at the University of New England, with graduation expected in late 2027.
Principal Trainer and Assessor
Shaun Burke
Jason Bentley
Jason Bentley is an investigator, trainer and consultant with more than 35 years’ experience in investigations, regulatory enforcement and capability development. A former government Chief Investigator, he has led serious, complex and high-profile investigations and multidisciplinary teams. His expertise includes investigation management and strategy, investigative interviewing, evidence collection and analysis, intelligence-led investigations, environmental compliance and enforcement, quality assurance, training and capability development, and policy and procedure design.
Jason has designed and delivered investigation, compliance and law-enforcement training for investigators and regulatory practitioners in Australia and overseas, including police, customs, environmental and natural-resource enforcement officers across the Pacific. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Marine Science and Management, a Graduate Diploma of Investigation Management, and qualifications in government investigations and management, as well as training and assessment. Drawing on extensive operational, leadership and mentoring experience, he provides practical training and mentoring that enables practitioners to apply investigative principles effectively in real-world settings.
Lead Trainer and FacilitatorKarina is passionate about teaching conservation and wildlife conservation in remote Indigenous communities. karina particularly enjoys sharing practical investigation and monitoring methods while harnessing local knowledge, traditional lore, and traditional ecological insights. Combining scientific approaches with Indigenous perspectives creates meaningful learning experiences and strengthens outcomes for both people and the environment. Karina is adept and south after trainer who fosters and supports knowledge exchange that empowers communities to investigate, manage, and conserve their cultural heritage, local wildlife and natural resources. Karina has worked in remote indigenous communities throughout QLD and NSW where she delivered successful training programs to First Nations Peoples, giving Rangers the confidence in their roles and their approach to their job requirements.
Karina also had extensive community policing experience and is an appointed detective, holding search and rescue coordination credentials, open coxswain licence and MED3.
Lead First Nations Peoples Trainer and FacilitatorKarina Pols
Karina Pols