Amanda Martin OAM is a nationally respected leader in Australia’s philanthropy and civil society sectors. With over 30 years’ experience across government, the environment movement and philanthropy, she builds bridges across sectors and leads through complexity. She was the co-founding CEO of the Australian Environmental Grantmakers Network for over 15 years.
Role: Board
Garry Scanlan
Garry Scanlan is an Economic and Regional Development Specialist, a Senior Executive with over 40 years’ experience in the Australian maritime, port and resources industries. He is committed to improving regional productivity through people and systems, improving operational effectiveness, leveraging commercial opportunities and achieving excellence in regional performance.
Lisa Remato
Lisa Remato is a dedicated advocate for sustainable food systems, regenerative farming practices, seed sovereignty and food biodiversity. As the Chair for The Diggers Foundation, Lisa plays a pivotal role in advancing their mission to promote biodiversity and sustainable gardening practices. Her leadership extends to other roles in project management, consultancy and as a community volunteer.
Emily Gerrard
Emily is a Director and Principal Lawyer at Comhar Group Pty Limited. She is an environmental and climate change law specialist with extensive experience in native title, Indigenous land use agreements, renewable energy and environmental markets. Emily is an Affiliated Expert with the UK Government’s UK PACT programme and an expert member of the IUCN Commission on Environmental, Economic and Social Policy.
Dr Amanda Cahill
Amanda is the founder and CEO of The Next Economy. She is an author, sought after media commentator, and trusted advisor to communities, government and industries navigating the complex transition to net zero emissions. She has over two decades experience working on economic development, public health, gender equality and climate adaptation across Australia, Asia and the Pacific.
Professor John Wiseman
John Wiseman is a Professorial Research Fellow at the Melbourne Sustainable Society Institute and with the Climate and Energy College, University of Melbourne. His other current roles include Adjunct Professor at the Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, Research Fellow at the Centre for Policy Development and Climate Change Policy Adviser at Sustainability Victoria.
Wendy Farmer
Wendy is the President of Voices of the Valley, a community advocacy group that formed during the catastrophic 2014 Hazelwood brown coal mine fire in Victoria. Over time, Wendy’s focus has shifted to supporting her community to explore how the Valley can transition to a cleaner energy economy. She is a dedicated campaigner, media spokesperson, passionate community advocate and public speaker.