Experience

AirTree

• Australia
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Airtree Explorer

  • Mar 2023 - Present

  Part of the Airtree Explorer Angel network - I'm on the hunt for early-stage climate tech startups solving big problems, who are globally ambitious. Part of the Airtree Explorer Angel network - I'm on the hunt for early-stage climate tech startups solving big problems, who are globally ambitious.



Surfers For Climate

• Australia
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Member Board of Directors

  • Nov 2022 - Present

  Surfers For Climate is a sea-roots movement dedicated to positive climate action. Surfers For Climate is a sea-roots movement dedicated to positive climate action.



Climate Salad

• Australia
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Climate Tech Ecosystems

  • Jun 2022 - Present

• Head of Engagement

  • Sep 2021 - Jun 2022



Fishburners

• Australia
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Expert in Residence - Sustainability

  • Nov 2020 - Present

  As the Sustainability EIR for Fishburners I'm here to help support their start-up community create impactful positive changes for people, planet and profit. Fostering innovation and a community of practice to make Fishburners (Australia's largest startup community) the most sustainable and progressive in accelerating the UN SDGs. As the Sustainability EIR for Fishburners I'm here to help support their start-up community create impactful positive changes for people, planet and profit. Fostering innovation and a community of practice to make Fishburners (Australia's largest startup community) the most sustainable and progressive in accelerating the UN SDGs.



The Sustainability Collective

• Australia

• Founder & CEO

  • Jun 2020 - Present

  92% of CEOs believe the integration of sustainability will be important to the future success of their businesses, however, only 48% are actually doing it. The Sustainability Collective is here to change that. We're here to share resources and provide valuable how-to guides as well as consulting services so that all businesses can create positive change for people, planet and, a prosperous future. 92% of CEOs believe the integration of sustainability will be important to the future success of their businesses, however, only 48% are actually doing it. The Sustainability Collective is here to change that. We're here to share resources and provide valuable how-to guides as well as consulting services so that all businesses can create positive change for people, planet and, a prosperous future.



OneWave

• Australia
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Member Board Of Directors

  • Mar 2015 - Mar 2023

  For all the surfers, sufferers and survivors, we are a non-profit surf community tackling mental health issues with a simple recipe...saltwater therapy, surfing and fluro. OneWave is all it takes. For all the surfers, sufferers and survivors, we are a non-profit surf community tackling mental health issues with a simple recipe...saltwater therapy, surfing and fluro. OneWave is all it takes.



Founder Institute

• United States
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Co Director, Sustainability Lead

  • May 2020 - Jun 2022

  Co-Director and Sustainability Lead for developing Australia's first Sustainability Accelerator program for Founder Institute with a vision to make Australia the world leaders in Innovation Sustainability. Co-Director and Sustainability Lead for developing Australia's first Sustainability Accelerator program for Founder Institute with a vision to make Australia the world leaders in Innovation Sustainability.



Infrastructure Sustainability Council (ISC)

• Australia
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Manager, Valued Engagement

  • Nov 2019 - May 2020

  Developed partnerships with Transport for NSW, LendLease, John Holland, CPB Contractors, Arup, Downer, Tonkin & Taylor, Auckland City Council, Fletcher, Acciona, ARTC, Infrabuild, Cardno. During my leadership in engagement, I developed strategies to create value for stakeholders across Australia and New Zealand, improve the community of practise and strengthen ISCA's position as leaders in sustainability and infrastructure. Introduced the first Impacts Report to clearly communicate the positive impact and collective effort of the community. Tripled partnerships through engagement activities. ISCA won the Banksia Gold Award in 2019.

• General Manager, Valued Engagement

  • Jul 2018 - May 2020

• Engagement Manager

  • Sep 2017 - May 2020



Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Communications and Marketing Manager Australia, New Zealand and Pacific

  • May 2012 - Sep 2017

  During my leadership there I formed partnerships with Coles, ALDI, Woolworths, Taronga Zoo, WWF, John West, IKEA, Commonwealth Fisheries, Department of Fisheries WA, Sydney Fish Market, Australian Marine Conservation Society, Sealord and ABC. Doubled our marketing recognition and increased our reach through digital marketing and Sustainable Seafood Day festivals. My introduction of an ambassador program was adopted by the global team and distributed to other regions. Our John West Campaign with WWF won the Gold Banksia Award for Sustainability in 2016. MSC is a Global NGO that maintains and ecolabel program for sustainable seafood created by a partnership between Unilever and WWF. I was responsible for developing and leading all communications and marketing strategies and activities across Australia, New Zealand and coordinating the effort in Asia Pacific region.



Palladium: Make It Possible

• Australia
• Business Consulting and Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Communications Technical Advisor Vanuatu (AusAid)

  • Aug 2011 - May 2012

  As part of the Australian Government sponsored Australian Youth Ambassador for Development (AYAD) program I was responsible for implementing a communications strategy to enable Ni-Vanuatu to access TVET's income generating training and education courses. There are 3 official languages in Vanuatu and over 138 indigenous languages, access to internet is limited with most villages without electricity so I had to get creative with communication. I developed relationships with key influencers and media. I created a radio show which is still running today. My role was two-fold to also build the capacity of my team, I think I ended up learning much more than what I could impart.



Port Stephens Council

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Communications and Marketing Coordinator

  • Oct 2007 - Aug 2010

  Responsible for internal and external communications, including stakeholder engagement, media liaison and expert advice to Council leaders. I produced all Council events including Australia Day festivities for 20,000 people. Responsible for internal and external communications, including stakeholder engagement, media liaison and expert advice to Council leaders. I produced all Council events including Australia Day festivities for 20,000 people.



Fairfax Media

• Australia
• Online Media
• 700 & Above Employee

• freelance journalist

  • 2005 - 2007



FM99.3

• Presenter and producer

  • 2005 - 2006