For over 20 years, I have worked in diverse areas of ecology, including education (tertiary and community), research, engagement, threatened species conservation and biodiversity planning. My PhD studies explored landscape-scale flowering ecology based on long-term observational datasets; I especially love systems-thinking across spatial and temporal scales. My strengths are in empowering others, thinking laterally and creatively, and in finding perspectives and knowledge beyond what we know.

Since 2002, among other roles, I have worked as an ecological consultant on complex and interesting projects. These projects have developed and utilised my skills and experience in research, assessment, biodiversity planning, professional development training, facilitation, education, and community engagement. I also provide professional development and coaching services for ecologists and biodiversity planners.

I am passionate about knowledge sharing, connecting people and place, and in systems-change that increases individuals’ and communities’ ability to be effective change-makers. I have a long-standing love of global traditional- and contemporary- relationships between people and plants (e.g. medicines, fibres, food), particularly First Nations’ cultural relationships with Australian plants.

As well as providing ecological consulting services, I am an experienced facilitator and offer a range of courses for personal and professional growth. I co-developed and facilitate BROLGA (Building Resilient On-ground Local Groups for Action), a diverse programme that aims to up-skill local environment groups. I also co-developed and facilitate the popular, award-winning Biodiversity Planning in Victoria courses, which have shared critical knowledge and skills with hundreds of professionals across Victoria. In addition, I lead ecology walks for individuals and groups, as well as being an engaging and “life-changing” guest speaker. I am a qualified Mindfulness and Meditation Teacher and love weaving mindfulness and joy into everything I do.

A recognised leader in environmental advocacy, I have been a strong contributor to various committees and independent inquiries. For a decade, I have been a member of a local government Environmental Advisory Committee through which I have helped shape better outcomes for the local environment. I loved being a valued member of the Helmeted Honeyeater Threatened Species Recovery Team and Chaired the Habitat Working Group for that Team. I currently am a Director on the Board of the Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF), a role I enjoy very much, alongside my wonderful role as Victorian Councillor on the ACF Council. It is an honour to work in these capacities, supporting others and our local and national ecosystems: our life support systems.

In 2018, I was gifted the opportunity to participate in the Women’s Environmental Leadership Australia (WELA) programme - a brilliant program I recommend to anyone who identifies as a woman and works in this field! Also, I was awarded a Lifetime Contributor Award by the LGPro Biodiversity Planning Network Special Interest Group; I enjoyed working with that network, including as a Convenor. I continue to strive to build relationships and networks to help strengthen our effectiveness as custodians of the future.