Britt is a Temora local, growing up on a mixed sheep and cropping farm in the Grogan area. Her work within natural resource management has centred around community engagement, education, biodiversity, endangered species and graphic design projects. Britt’s background studies are a Bachelor of Science majoring in ecology, earth science, water science, sustainability, land…
Ellen has an extensive background in human resources, staff development and animal health. She has a degree in Animal Science and a PhD in Animal and Veterinary Sciences, together with qualifications in Leadership and Management. Ellen has spent a considerable amount of time supporting, mentoring and promoting staff engagement within the workplace, strongly believing that…
Nioka is a Wiradjuri woman based in Narrandera who has a background in education. First Nations People have been caring for Country since time immemorial and Nioka believes that utilising this knowledge with a high degree of respect and understanding will start the healing of our Nation, people and Country as we come together and…
Growing up in a rural town, living and working on several properties with diverse management styles and enterprises, Annika has been exposed to the importance of natural resource management and sustainable farming. Annika is still involved in the family farm today and understands the delicate balance between production and protection. Annika is eager to make new…
Jenny came to Murrumbidgee Landcare from being the Hay Plains Landcare Project Officer. Jenny grew up on farms around Hay and although beginning her career in the health industry she has always had ties to the land, a strong community focus and an understanding of the importance of natural resource management. Having been a Hay…
Tina de Jong has worked for a long time with the Landcare and catchment management community, mainly on biodiversity projects and surveys, along with general community support. She has also enjoyed working in the Museum of the Riverina, Environmental Education at ErinEarth, and as a horticulturalist. She is most interested in ways we can improve…
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…
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…
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…