Biodiversity Legacy team

Biodiversity Legacy’s leadership team come from a variety of backgrounds, including legal practice, local and state government, academia, private industry and accounting. Located in various regions around Australia, they are supported by biolink coordinators who facilitate conversations in regional areas to build connections and advance private land conservation.

Abi Wills

Abi Wills

Head of Science & Environment, Boonwurrung Country, Elwood, VIC

Originally from southwest England, Abi studied Wildlife Conservation and holds a Research Master’s in Biodiversity Management. After moving to Australia, Abi worked for an environmental not-for-profit in East Gippsland. Read more …

Stuart Inchley

Stuart Inchley

South Gippsland Biolink Coordinator, Gunaikurnai Country, Foster North, VIC

Stuart is an active land steward who, with partner Victoria, is protecting a 300+ acre piece of remnant rainforest in South Gippsland. With deep insights into the demands and rewards of on-ground conservation, Stuart is in a great position to help landholders and communities become custodians of the land. Read more …

Keith Smith

Keith Smith

Far North Queensland Biolink Coordinator, Atherton Tablelands, QLD

Keith has over 40 years’ experience in landscape conservation, threatened species recovery and protected area management. He has negotiated over 100 conservation covenants and worked closely with landowners and community groups across the region. Read more …

Alex Keimel

Alex Keimel

Administration & Organisational Support Officer, Kabbi Kabbi Country, Qld

With a professional background in customer service and administration, and a passion for creating systems and structures that allow teams to thrive, Alex provides critical operational support behind the scenes, ensuring the organisation runs smoothly. Read more …

Dixie Fitzclarence

Dixie Fitzclarence

Head of Conservation Engagement & Partnerships, Yuin Country, Bega, NSW

Dixie grew up in a remote corner of the Far South Coast of New South Wales, which forged a deep connection to nature. Dixie went on to become a lawyer, gaining over 20+ years of experience in legal practice – skills that are hugely valuable to Biodiveristy Legacy. Read more …

Robyn Edwards

Robyn Edwards

Community & Stewardship Manager, Gunaikurnai Country, Bruthen, VIC

Robyn is working across the Ecolands Collective to support collaborative grant applications and advancing Biodiversity Legacy’s landscape-scale conservation efforts through innovative and community-driven initiatives. Read more …

Christopher Balmford

Christopher Balmford

Plain English Reviewer, Wurundjeri Country, Yarra Ranges, Vic

Christopher is a Plain English expert who helps us review our key messages, helping  our audiences navigate their involvement with Biodiversity Legacy. He is also a director of the Bass Coast Shire’s Nature Recovery Foundation. Read more …

Robyn Gower

Robyn Gower

EcoLands Collective Communications Lead, Gunaikurnai Country, South Gippsland

Robyn is a founding member of the Biodiversity Legacy team. She has been instrumental in shaping the organisation’s communications via the EcoLands Collective. Read more …

Jyoti Kala

Jyoti Kala

Biodiversity Projects Officer, Gadubanud Country, Pennyroyal, VIC

Jyoti brings her expertise in creating inclusive spaces for idea-sharing and collaborative thinking to her role. She sees BioDiversity Legacy as a platform for building relationships and countering isolation with a structured, community-driven approach. Read more …

Tim Rowe

Tim Rowe

Central Gippsland Biolink Coordinator, Gunaikurnai Country, Sale, VIC

Tim spent over 30 years in local government working on natural resource management, revegetation and sustainability initiatives. He now focuses on strengthening connections with government bodies and Landcare groups to embed Biodiversity Legacy thinking into their plans. Read more …

Gabi Strauss

Gabi Strauss

Finance Manager, Boonwurrung Country, Melbourne, VIC

Gabi is committed to supporting her colleagues on the ground and enjoys learning about their efforts to protect and preserve nature. In addition to her work at Biodiversity Legacy, Gabi is also a qualified Chartered Accountant and tax agent with her own accounting practice. Read more …

 

Louise Spensley

Louise Spensley

Executive Assistant, EcoLands Collective, Gunaikurnai Country, Vic

Louise provides invaluable support to the Biodiversity Legacy team, delivering HR support and taking a key role in shaping the organisation’s collective vision of fostering environmental and community stewardship. Read more …

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