our team
Our experienced team of project managers, ecologists, educators and field staff, who contribute a diverse mix of skills and knowledge, are united by a shared commitment and passion for environmental conservation.
Our Board

Lara Higson
ChairLara is a non-Executive Director and Senior Executive with extensive domestic and international experience gained across the technology, mining, and utilities industry sectors, in private, public, and not-for-profit settings. She is passionate about creating positive change for sustained impact in an inclusive way, leaving lasting legacies.Â

Lisa Mainelli
Board MemberLisa is a qualified lawyer and governance professional with over 25 years of experience in financial services, property, construction and working with statutory bodies. She has a focus on driving positive outcomes to meet organisational strategic objectives whilst leveraging her skills and background to balance risk and opportunity.

Grant Hinner
Board MemberGrant is a senior ESG leader with 15 years’ experience building and leading enterprise sustainability functions. Among many achievements, he has designed foundational ESG strategies, embedded climate risk into enterprise risk frameworks, led sustainability reporting from scoping to publication, and delivered hands-on de-carbonisation projects.

Margit Connellan
Board MemberMargit brings more than 25 years’ experience in engineering in the water industry. Having worked in the consulting and construction industries, Margit has diverse experience in civil engineering design and strategic asset management, business development and developing and growing teams.








































