Robyn Gower - EcoLands Collective Communications Lead, Gunaikurnai Country, South Gippsland
EcoLands Collective Communications Lead, Robyn Gower, is a founding member of the BioDiversity Legacy team and has been instrumental in shaping the organisation’s communications.
Her passion for nature first blossomed on the Mornington Peninsula, where her ‘home away from home’ was Greens Bush, the region’s largest remnant bushland within the Mornington Peninsula National Park. With a lifelong affinity for photography, Robyn began her career in the entomology department of the CSIRO, capturing stunning close-up images of bugs!?
Transitioning into the photographic industry, she served as a photographic assistant and producer for renowned advertising photographers. Robyn later delved into writing about photography and editing industry magazines.
Expanding her horizons, Robyn ventured into corporate communications, making significant contributions in PR and branding. Her journey continued in the public sector, holding senior roles at the Australia Council for the Arts and the Australian Nuclear Science & Technology Organisation. She later lent her expertise to the university sector, serving as a communications professional at Wollongong University and Monash University.
Robyn’s versatility shines as she supports team members in branding, design, photography, writing and website development.
Passionate about empowering teams with the skills and tools for professional-quality communications, she is a cornerstone of BioDiversity Legacy’s success.