Green Cross Australia could not
accomplish as much as it does without the hard work of a core group
of volunteers.
This fabulous (and ever expanding) list of volunteers needs to
be thanked in more words than we know how to say!
Thanks also goes to all past
volunteers including Tweet Gainsborough-Waring, Sarah Onave,
Hanako Mori, Mel Arnost, Anton Szilasi, Cas Bennetto,
Ulrike Kachel, Sophie Bromley, Sarah Ripper,
Kathryn Gough, Julia Henrich, Lisa Fitzgerald, Kurt Winter, Jess
Goldie, Laura McLeod, Lorenzo Puccini, Jacob Langmack, Bec Hull,
Kurt Vohland and Karen Speirs.
Find out more about our volunteers - and if you are inspired
enough to join them - or feel you can contribute in more diverse
ways - please don't hesiate to volunteer
your valuable time and services today!
Jennifer Burley Student and Green Cross Australia Ambassador
Skills: Student at University of Queensland - Bachelor of Science (Mathematics) and Arts (International Relations and Economics)
Interests: Travel, the outdoors, environmental issues, photography, yoga, architecture, new foods.
Passions: Environmental and development economics, environmental politics and policy, environmental markets and biophysics.
Making a difference: Believes that a holistic and values based approach to environmental issues to proactively address the root causes of environmental degradation, rather than reactively bandaging the symptoms.
Caitlin Calder-PottsAdministraion and Events Coordinator
Skills: Bachelor of Arts, Majors in Human Rights and Ethics and Society and Change
Interests: Film, music, travel and reading.
Passions: Philosophy, Environmental, political, social or economic issues which affect human rights internationally.
Making a difference: Co-ordinating the Green Cross Australia/TCB Colour Therapy evening, to raise awareness of the damaging effects of climate change, specifically, the effects on coral reefs.
Kate Cranney Student and Queensland Green Cross Australia Ambassador
Skills: Bachelor of Law and Science (Environment) at Griffith University.
Interests: Bushwalking, tree-climbing, running, reading, yoga, volunteering and painting.
Passions: Proactive development of environmental awareness and environmental issues.
Making a difference: Growing up on an organic sheep and cattle property bordering Bendidee National Park in Goondiwindi (Southern Queensland). Continuing to develop the power of shifting values and the potential of youth involvement.
Leona D'vazInternet Consultant, SEEK Limited and Green Cross Australia Volunteer
Skills: Currently
working for SEEK Limited as an Internet Consultant for 2 years and
living in Brisbane the same. About to start studying a Bachelor of
Business (HR Management)
Interests:Going to Cambodia in October to work
on a project to build a new orphanage.
Passions: Loves doing short series
triathlons, fitness events, travelling and eating - aspires to be
on Master chef!
Making a difference: Frequents Myanmar (Burma)
every 2 years to participate in charity work - passionate about
humanitarian causes that aid in rebuilding disadvantaged
communities.
Sara JohnstonStudent and Research Assistant
Skills: University of New South Wales (Renewable Energy Engineering).
Interests: Research, social and environmental policy development.
Passions: environmental issues, particularly the impact of climate change, the global development of sustainable practices and engaging youth in social and environmental policy development.
Making a difference: Summarise high level research documents used to brief the Citizen's Panel for The People's Assembly and helped create the Global Solar Report Card.
Hugh JorgensenStudent and Roaming International Green Cross Ambassador
Skills: University of Queensland in Economics and International Relations, co-ordinator of the Asia Pacific Model United Nations Conference AMUNC) and skilled delegate.
Interests: Watching rugby, eating chocolate mousse, reading newspapers on Brisbane’s 4rph and reading books.
Passions: Combating and preparing for the impacts of climate change.
Making a difference: Presented the final report from the National People’s Assembly on Climate Refugees to the 14th Annual Conference of Parties, hosted by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Poznan, Poland.
Leanne McKnoulty Director, SHaM Communications
Skills: Expert communicator, writer, marketing strategist and facilitator.
Interests: Cats, transforming complex scientific information into easy-to-read content.
Passion: Maximising website readability and simplifying navigation to make finding information easier.
Making a difference: Co-ordinator of the selection of Citizens' Panel for National People's Assembly and website content editing.
Sue Fernandez Logistics and Operations Coordinator
Sue recently moved to Brisbane from Perth, after 14 years with
Dyno Nobel, a global manufacturer and distributor of explosives and
services to the mining industry. During that time, she
has worked across Australia at many remote minesites and towns,
Indonesia and the Philippines as a trainer, as well as a secondment
to North America as part of the Australian contingent on a global
project to implement SAP internationally throughout the
organisation. Her most recent role was National Logistics
Manager prior to departing from Perth, but she has worked across
all aspects of the supply chain.
Sue is currently looking for work, but decided to do volunteering
work to meet new people, and get involved in the Brisbane
Community. Green Cross Australia was the only volunteering
position that looked like it might be challenging and dynamic!
