Chairperson

Gemma Purcell and her husband Reiner run a mixed grazing and dryland cropping enterprise near Grong Grong in South Western NSW. Gemma is a full-time parent and part-time freelance writer and consultant, community creative and place maker with extensive experience in business development, project management and communications. She is actively involved in sustainability projects, is…

Tanya has been working as an Executive Officer for Yanco Creek and Tributaries Advisory Council (YACTAC) since 2016. Most of her working days are spent advocating for landholders and the environment within the YACTAC footprint, which is from Narrandera to Moulamein. Tanya holds a Bachelor of Vocational Education, Diplomas in both Business and Management, and…

Committee Member

Ed Maher lives in Wagga Wagga with his young family, and is employed at Charles Sturt University to lead the Organisation’s sustainability programs. Ed has been involved with Wagga Wagga Urban Landcare (WWUL) for 10 years and is currently the Chair of WWUL. Ed possesses qualifications in Environmental Science, Carbon Management and Leadership and has…

Cathy lives in Griffith and is employed as a Climate Resilience & Zero Net Emissions Project Officer for the Environment, Energy & Science group of the Dept. of Planning, Industry and Environment. She has a Bachelor of Applied Science (Environment) and Diploma of Project Management, and has worked previously in environmental planning and natural resources…