Leadership team and biolink coordinators
BioDiversity Legacy’s core team operates in a highly collaborative, flexible and adaptive manner, sharing skills, knowledge and ideas on how to support individuals and communities to leave a living legacy. They are supported by biolink coordinators in regional areas who facilitate conversations and support people already doing great work on the ground. As you can tell from the smiles on each member’s face, the BDL team love their jobs and relish the opportunity to contribute to the restoration and protection of our landscapes.
Loulou Gebbie
Biodiversity Legacy, Pathways Manager, Gunaikurnai Country, East Gippsland
Loulou Gebbie is a foundation member of the BioDiversity team. Her role involves nurturing networks, building partnerships, bridging grassroots initiatives with larger organisations and engaging with landholders. Read more …
Abi Wills
Relationships Manager, 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 …
Dixie Fitzclarence
Contracts Manager and Southern NSW Biolink Coordinator, 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 …
Stuart Inchley
Biolink Coordinator, Gunaikurnai Country, Gippsland
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 …
Robyn Edwards
Partnership and Grants Manager, Gunaikurnai Country
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 …
Tim Rowe
Central Gippsland (Vic) Biolink coordinator, Brayakaulung and Gunaikukurnai Country
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 …
Keith Smith
Biolink Coordinator, Far North Queensland
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 …
Jyoti Kala
Biodiversity Projects Officer, Gadubanud Country, Pennyroyal
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 …
Gabi Strauss
Finance Manager, Boonwurrung Land, Melbourne
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
People & Purpose Support, EcoLands Collective, Gunaikurnai Country
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 …
Christopher Balmford
Plain English Reviewer, Wurundjeri Country, Yarra Ranges
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
EcoLands Collective Communications Lead, Gunaikurnai Country, 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 …