Alex has been with Nature Foundation since 2008 and CEO since 2022. He expertly handles the foundation’s strategic and operational sides. Alex's years of hands-on experience benefit his leadership and stakeholder engagement. His strategic and science-based approach confidently leads Nature Foundation towards its conservation goals.

Mark is an experienced executive with a diverse background leading various environmental management organisations, including the Northern Territory Conservation Commission, Bushfires NT, and the Water Resources Division of the NT Department of Environment and Natural Resources. Mark coordinates new strategic programs and partnerships that achieve conservation, community development, and commercial outcomes.

Georgie is CPA qualified and brings a wealth of experience in the not-for-profit accounting field as well as the commercial and government sectors. Georgie loves the outdoors, especially bushwalking and camping in South Australia’s national parks.

Paul is responsible for the strategic development, implementation and management of Nature Foundation’s Science and Knowledge Program, which is pivotal to our mission, using good science to conserve the precious habitat of South Australia and beyond.
With a PhD in Oceanography, Paul is a skilled science manager with a collaborative focus and a well developed ability to manage productive relationships with key stakeholders, and recognise gaps and build capability to increase opportunities for growth.
He has extensive experience leading large-scale, multidisciplinary programs that create impact through applications in management and policy.

Jem is Nature Foundation’s Senior Conservation Land Manager, responsible for coordinating and overseeing the people and activities across our network of nature reserves. With an extensive background in environmental consulting, environmental advisory to the resources sector and advanced GIS mapping skills, Jem brings a wealth of experience and perspectives to his role. An obsessive weather observer, Jem enjoys spending time outdoors on his small property with his family and competing in local golf tournaments.

Sam is a Kamilaroi Man from New South Wales. He has travelled, lived and worked across remote regions of Australia in various capacities, from young tour guide to qualified Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technician to Indigenous Ranger Coordinator. The broad range of skills and experience Sam has gained over the years makes him ideally suited to Conservation Land Manager on our 4,210km2 Witchelina Nature Reserve. Sam enjoys being out bush and has extensive experience travelling through Australia’s remote deserts.

Paul is the on-site Conservation Land Manager at Hiltaba Nature Reserve and has cultivated years of ecological knowledge and conservation expertise, holding roles in field and aquatic ecology. He is responsible for the operational management of programs and projects at Hiltaba to ensure effective conservation and land management. Paul has a strong history with Nature Foundation, being involved with early flora and fauna surveys at Witchelina and developing the feral predator control program that continues today. Paul enjoys camping and fishing, and the amazing places and unique experiences that come with them.

Erica has a wealth of practical experience in strategic marketing and communications, with a focus and specialty in digital marketing. She loves discovering and sharing stories.
When she's not tapping away on her laptop or mobile, Erica can be found hiking in her local national park.

Dr Lucy Clive is the Science and Knowledge Project Officer for Nature Foundation. Her passion for ecology drives her to meticulously plan, manage, and execute activities related to threatened species, land management, and habitat restoration across our nature reserves.

Hugh is an arid-zone field ecologist who has lived and studied wildlife in remote areas across Australia, including the Kimberley, Cape York, and South Australian deserts. His main research focus has been on understanding the impacts of introduced predators and developing management strategies. He has completed a PhD investigating how feral cats use fires to hunt. Hugh also enjoys capturing the patterns seen in nature with pottery and leather art.

Patrick leads grant opportunity liaison with corporate and philanthropic organisations. Patrick has a background in marketing, sales, event management, communications and fundraising in the not-for-profit sector. He has an affinity with the environment, having travelled extensively through Australia’s outback and to remote places in the world.

Conor originally trained as a Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) before his passion for the environment led him to pivot towards green accounting, becoming an Accounting for Nature Certified Expert and undertaking a Diploma of Sustainable Living. Conor brings his skills and experience with accounting, ESG reporting, natural capital, carbon and biodiversity to his role as Business Development Coordinator, where he supports our Nature-based Solutions and Corporate Partnerships, including land scoping and procurement, project implementation and management, and reporting. Conor recently relocated to South Australia from Queensland and enjoys exploring his new surroundings, especially the wealth of wineries and cellar doors!

Carolyn brings vast energy and experience to her role, having been a Physical Education and Outdoor Education Teacher and holding Volunteer Coordination positions with the Adelaide Festival, Adelaide Fringe, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, Zoos SA and Operation Flinders. She loves working with people and the outdoors and has been growing and planting local species to create habitat for wildlife at home.

Katie leads Kids on Country, bringing together young Aboriginal people, Elders and researchers, providing culturally appropriate conservation activities. Katie has a Cert IV in Training & Education, Diploma in Narrative Approaches and Cert IV in Community Services Work and 20 years’ experience working with several language groups across SA.

Warren is a Narungga/Adnyamathanha man based in Hawker in the Flinders Ranges. He has worked with Nature Foundation’s Kids on Country program since 2017 as Senior Cultural Camp Leader. His new role aims to support Katie in building participation opportunities for Aboriginal young people.
 
Warren holds a Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in Indigenous Community and Management. (ICMDP). He is also a highly accomplished musician well known for his mesmerising performances of original country and rock music and has been performing for over 20 years, presenting at shows all over Australia from small rural pubs to big city stages.
 

Jane has previously worked in roles as diverse as human resources, executive assistant, media relations, with our Chair Jan Ferguson OAM at Ninti One as Executive Assistant and as division manager for Department of Transport, Energy and Infrastructure. Jane brings deep expertise in the EA role and systems, and humility and gentle humour that helps our organisation continue to improve and grow. She is also, and quite rightly so, a passionate Crows supporter.

As Work Health and Safety Policy Officer, Gillian is responsible for developing and managing the policies and procedures across the diverse range of activities undertaken by Nature Foundation. Gillian completed her Master of Science in Nature Conservation in London and then trained as a physiotherapist and ergonomist following her relocation to South Australia. Her passion for nature remained, though, with WHS and policy roles with the Department of Environment and Water and other government agencies combining her skills to keep those working in conservation safe. Outside work, Gillian enjoys gardening and bushwalking and has completed multi-day hikes in Tasmania and New Zealand.

Raijieli has a range of experience from customer service and administration to farming. She is passionate about supporting and mentoring young people, helping them grow and develop through on-country activities, as she did when she attended the Kids on Country camps. As part of her traineeship, Raijieli is studying a Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystems Management. Outside of work and study, Raijieli is involved in music ministry at her local church and plays rugby union for the Port Adelaide Pirates.