Our Team

With a shared love for WA's dramatic natural landscapes and iconic native species, our team brings together the skills that power effective campaigning, advocacy, research, and policy — while holding space for organisations and individuals who share our deep commitment to protecting nature for generations to come.

Staff

Matt Roberts

Executive Director

Mia Pepper
Campaign Director

Mark South
Operations Director

Heidy Verweij

People and Culture Lead

John Cooke
Media Advisor

Vanessa Hoedlmayr <br> Fundraising Manager

Vanessa Hoedlmayr
Fundraising Manager

Sarah English <br> Digital Strategy and Content Lead

Sarah English
Digital Strategy and Content Lead

Sara Boranga <br> Events and Partnerships Coordinator

Sara Boranga
Events and Partnerships Coordinator

Lin Fan

Finance and Administration Officer

Jael Johnson

Membership Coordinator

Dr Kelly Duckworth <br> Policy and Research Manager

Dr Kelly Duckworth
Policy and Research Manager

Liam Lilly
Research Coordinator

Rhiannon Hardwick <br> Nature Program Manager (On Leave)

Rhiannon Hardwick
Nature Program Manager (On Leave)

Kat Neaves
Nature Program Acting Manager

Kelly Boden-Hawes

Nature Program Senior Campaigner

Kelly Sheldrick <br> Citizen Science Program Manager

Kelly Sheldrick
Citizen Science Program Manager

Gerard Mazza <br> Fossil Fuels Program Manager

Gerard Mazza
Fossil Fuels Program Manager

Greta Carroll
Fossil Fuels Senior Campaigner

Victoria Pavy <br> Fossil Fuels Campaigner/Senior Organiser

Victoria Pavy
Fossil Fuels Campaigner/Senior Organiser

Lucy Murdoch

Fossil Fuels Community Organiser

What we do

Protect nature

Nature is on the brink. But there is hope, and it starts with you. If you see the urgency of the biodiversity crisis and want to protect nature and bring our unique and...

End fossil fuels

The fossil fuel industry wants to expand across Western Australia — putting our climate, nature, and communities at risk. The Conservation Council of WA works to stop risky new oil and gas projects and advocate for a responsible transition to clean, affordable, renewable...

Save Scott Reef

Scott Reef is one of the most precious and untouched marine ecosystems in Australia — a key feeding ground for migrating whales, and home to protected species like the green sea turtle...

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