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Conor Costello
President
Conor brings a breadth of experience in policy and advocacy, strategy and communications gained through a long history in the international development sector. Conor has worked on a broad range of issues, including human rights in conflict, climate change, and labour rights. Conor’s work has spanned both the global and local levels, in Australia and around the world. Conor joined the Board in 2020. |
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Aaron Lamb
Vice-President
Aaron is a two-time Fundraising Institute of Australia award winner, with 15 years plus experience working in NFPs from Oxfam and Vinnies to Environmental Defenders Office. Aaron has spoken extensively on digital marketing, fundraising, brand communications in a crisis, and organisational leadership at conferences across Australia. He has also sat on the board of directors for Cambodian Kids Can. |
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Jed Gilbert
Treasurer
Jed is an experienced executive in government. He has consulted on public policy and corporate social responsibility, and has served on not for profit boards. He brings a depth of experience in strategy, governance, law, finance and occupational health, safety and wellbeing. He is passionate about climate change and inclusion. He’s qualified with GAICD, BLaw (Hons), BComm (Business Law) and GradDipLang. |
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Jane Campton
Secretary
Over 18 years at the Victorian Bar, Jane developed a diverse advocacy practice appearing before most Victorian Courts and Tribunals. Her practice as a barrister included prosecuting offenders for breaches of the Environment Protection Act. Jane served as a County Court judge for 15 years, sitting in both the civil and criminal divisions of the Court. Jane brings to the Board an understanding of social issues, legal expertise in diverse areas of the law and a passion for minimising the risks of harm to human health and the environment from pollution and waste. |
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Beth Koch
Beth Koch is an Organiser and Campaigner who has worked with faith communities, First Nations leaders, fishers, farmers and environmentalists to campaign on issues like global poverty, climate justice, nature protection and river health. Beth also has a background in governance, HR and is an active union member. She is currently working with the Australian Democracy Network to build an alliance of organisations and communities campaigning for a stronger and fairer democracy. Beth joined the board in 2022. |
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Miheka Patel
(not a board member)
Miheka is a consultant with a passion for sustainability. She has a background in environmental engineering with experience in waste management and climate risk. She has been secretary to the Board since 2020. |
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Tim Lo Surdo
Tim is the Founder and National Director of Democracy in Colour – Australia’s first racial and economic justice organisation led by people of colour. Before starting Democracy in Colour, he helped low-paid workers set up Hospo Voice – a new union in hospitality. Previously, Tim was the Head of Campaigns at Oaktree, a senior adviser to two federal Senators, the Campaigns Director at Jhatkaa, the National Communications Director at UN Youth Australia, and co-founded Open Sky. Tim is also on the Boards of Plan International Australia and Climate for Change. |
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Michaela Morris
Michaela is a climate change and ESG strategist with over a decade of experience translating climate science and policy into tangible action across the private and public sectors throughout the Middle East, Asia Pacific, and Australia. With an academic background in journalism, law, political communication, and climate change, she has worked in waste and resources management, program management and capacity building with the United Nations Development Programme, and technical and strategic advisory for Ndevr Environmental. She joined the board in 2022. |