CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Jason has 10+ years’ experience as a CEO of not-for-profit conservation organization’s in Canberra, including the Woodlands and Wetlands Trust and Greening Australia. In 2017 he completed a Churchill Fellowship to the United Kingdom where he explored leading practices in nature interpretation and visitor facilities and now shares those experiences influencing projects underway across Canberra, including in the River Corridor, to enhance the way we engage our communities locally to inspire conservation action.

PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Ange joined the team in February 2020 after nearly 15 years at Greening Australia delivering restoration programs with a focus on riparian and woodland ecosystems, community engagement and, in more recent years, management of GA teams across Victoria, Capital Region and Western Sydney. She has a passion for engaging community in the natural environment via hands-on and fun educational activities and is keen to see the Conservation Corridor utilised as an outdoor classroom and valued by all for its recreational, aesthetic, ecological and cultural values.

CARING FOR COUNTRY TEAM LEADER

Tyson Joined the team in August 2020 After Leaving the Yarralumla Nursery. He is a proud Wiradjuri man with Ngunnawal family ties. He has a strong passion for his culture and the land, immersing that into everyday life while educating and inspiring others. He will be working hands on with the land management of the Corridor with a focus on the cultural aspects working alongside the local Aboriginal community.

ECOLOGIST

Rachel joined the team in April 2020. Rachel has a Cert IV in Environmental Monitoring and Technology, completed at CIT. She also has a Bachelor of Social Sciences majoring in Indigenous Studies and Social Policy from the University of Canberra. Rachel has experience delivering environmental restoration and monitoring projects with a focus on woodland and grasslands. She believes that people are the key to environmental change and is passionate about engaging community in the natural world. She also has a bit of a soft spot for Natural Temperate Grasslands.

RIPARIAN RESTORATION AND EDUCATION OFFICER

Bridie joined the team in September 2021. Bridie has a Bachelor of Environmental Science (Environmental Management and Sustainability) completed at Deakin University. Bridie moved from regional Victoria to work for the Trust. She has previously worked as a Team Leader for a Not-for-Profit Organisation, aiding with the management of environmental restoration projects in southern Victoria. Bridie has always been passionate about the environment and sustainability and is very excited to be involved in the management and restoration of the Conservation Corridor.

CARING FOR COUNTRY RANGER

Kye joined the Ginninderry team in November 2022 as an Aboriginal ranger trainee. He is a proud Kamilaroi man (North-West NSW) with his grandparents coming from Euraba (great grandmother) and Boomi (great grandfather). He is living in Canberra on Ngunnawal Country he has a deep connection to his culture and respects Ngunnawal Country where he works. Kye completed year 12 and HSC at Canberra Grammar in 2021 and has completed a Certificate III in conservation and ecosystem management at CIT in 2022. He also has 4WD Training, Senior First Aid and venomous Snake and Reptile Handling.

REHABILITATION AND REPORTING OFFICER

Violet completed a Bachelor of Environmental Science at the end of 2022 at the University of Canberra. She first got involved with the Trust through work experience in February 2022 and continued as a casual ranger working weekends. Stepping into the role of Rehabilitation and Reporting Officer at the end of 2022, Violet is excited to embark on an opportunity to gain her experience in conservation management and develop her professional career. She has always been passionate about protecting environmental values and is very keen to be working closer with the Ginninderry Trust team.

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Natalie joined the team as a graphic designer in August 2023. She is due to graduate her studies in design and international relations at the Australian National University in June 2024. Having done similar work at Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary before moving over to Ginninderry, Natalie loves being able to combine a passion for design with the enjoyment of working in an environmentally-focused team and organisation. She is eager to contribute to the connection between the Corridor and the local community through design projects at Ginninderry.

COMMUNITY AND EDUCATION OFFICER

Ariana first joined the team in February 2022 as a Casual Ranger after completing the SPARK Conservation and Land Management Program in 2021. Ariana continued to complete her Cert III in Conservation and Ecosystems Management at CIT in 2022. With a background in working with children and youth, she is passionate about bringing young people out into the Corridor through education and music and in doing so providing a chance for them to reconnect with nature.

CASUAL RANGER

Alex joined the team in 2022. Alex obtained his Bachelor of Environmental Science last year at the University of Canberra. Passionate about sustainability and conservation, he possesses a deep understanding of the pressing environmental challenges our planet faces. Having already learnt so much in his time with the Trust, Alex is keen to continue developing his skills and being a part of a team that protects the environment but also encourages sustainable development.

CASUAL RANGER

After completing her Bachelors of Commerce in 2008 & Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration in 2011, Dimple moved from India to Australia in 2013. As a current Ginninderry local, Dimple was “overwhelmed to get an opportunity to join the Ginninderry Conservation Trust”. Dimple loves being out in nature and thinks it is the best way to connect to the real you. She loves talking and sharing with people what she has learnt over the past 6 months about the Corridor. “It is an absolute pleasure to be part of a great team and looking forward to learning more every day. Creating more awareness about the track and enjoying what we have in the Corridor is something I look forward to.”

CASUAL RANGER

Joseph is a devoted advocate for nature and conservation, having studied Conservation and Ecosystem Management at CIT in 2022. His passion lies in community involvement, nature appreciation, and volunteering, as he firmly believes in their mutual benefits. Joseph has extensive experience volunteering and working for environmental non-profit organisation in the southern region of Canberra, where he actively contributes to preserving the local environment. During his free time, he explores and educates himself about Canberra's natural areas, further fueling his love for the outdoors and commitment to conservation efforts.

CASUAL RANGER

Kieran first became involved with the team in February 2022 through work experience while completing a Bachelor of Environmental Science at the University of Canberra. He has since continued with the Trust as a weekend ranger. Kieran is passionate about wildlife and habitat conservation. He takes pride in caring for the Conservation Corridor and helping to showcase this area to visitors along the walking track through sharing knowledge about the native environment.

CASUAL RANGER

Saru is a passionate and adventure-seeking individual from Nepal. With a bachelor's degree in IT, she is currently pursuing a master's degree in IT at UC. Saru finds immense joy in exploring new places and connecting with the wonders of nature. “There's something captivating about venturing into unfamiliar territories, witnessing the beauty of diverse landscapes, and immersing myself in the serenity of natural environments. It's in these moments that I truly feel alive and connected to the world around me. I find great pleasure in bringing people from various backgrounds together. By fostering understanding and celebrating our differences, I believe we can create a more harmonious and interconnected world.”

CASUAL RANGER

Shama moved to Australia in 2019 after completing her Masters and Bachelors of IT in India. Shama is a local Ginninderry resident and joined the Trust team in January 2023 as a casual ranger working weekends. Stepping into a role with the Trust, Shama is passionate about working in the Conservation Corridor closer to nature. She is excited to be apart of the Ginninderry Trust Team. Shama enjoys conversing with others and imparting the knowledge she has gained about the Corridor over the past few months.

CASUAL RANGER

Studying environmental science has given Jack a profound appreciation for all things living, and the ecosystems which encompass them. He is inspired by natures ability to be both intricately complex, and deceptively simple. This motivates him to protect our natural environments, so they remain to be respected and appreciated for the future ahead. Jack is always happy to chat endlessly about all things plants, animals, and science. If you see him in the Conservation Corridor, make sure to ask him about the best spots to sit and quietly contemplate the gentle majesty of nature.