Our Staff

Jess is a highly-motivated and passionate results-driven Environmental Scientist, experienced in all aspects of project management with a focus on volunteer engagement.

She is currently coordinating the Streamwatch Program as the Local Landcare Coordinator.

Jess has a background in professional bush regeneration with 20 years experience of working on conservation projects. She also has a strong volunteering background with 20 years experience volunteering for her local WIRES branch and has been a passionate volunteer for Blue Mountains Wildplant Rescue Service.

She prides herself on delivering positive business outcomes by engaging with all levels of the community.

Danielle Packer has had 3 years of project management experience undertaking numerous Landcare and other environmental projects with Greater Sydney Landcare, and Cattai Hills Environment Network. She has also worked for Ecohort, a bush regeneration company, and completed a bachelor’s degree in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security.

Being enthusiastic about making environmental education a priority for the community and connecting them to nature through conservation works and other citizen science activities, she believes we can create a more sustainable future for generations to come.

Matt has been a bushcare volunteer for over 20 years leading a group in Willoughby and supervising another. During that time he has added a degree in Science (Plant Ecology), a Diploma in Conservation and Land Management to his cherished Bush Regeneration Certificate. He has worked for professional Bush regenerators and been on committees with Land Managers, Landscape Architects and others, improving the practical management of our Reserves and Parks for flora, fauna and people.

Esteban is the Natural Resources Manager on the Creating Canopies 2.0 team at Greater Sydney Landcare. After graduating from the University of Adelaide, Esteban began his career as a supervisor with the Green Army social and environmental outreach program, before moving into bush care coordination and commercial project management. As a passionate land management professional, Esteban’s aim is to continue contributing to the rehabilitation and regeneration of native ecological communities, whilst using innovative approaches to empower others to be able to do the same.

Bryce has 15 years’ experience working throughout the broader horticultural industry as a Bush Regenerator, Bushcare Supervisor, Landscape Designer and managing a Landscaping business. He also has completed a Certificate 3 in Conservation and Land Management, Diploma in Landscape Design and is currently studying a Diploma in Conservation and Ecosystem Management. Bryce’s extensive experience has seen him work in many of Sydney’s unique landscapes and hopes to use his expertise to help educate local communities to regenerate Sydney’s amazing and diverse natural ecosystems.

Laura has extensive experience in tree planting and environmental restoration, having worked in Shoreline Naturalization and Forestry in Ontario, Canada before moving to Sydney. She studied Ecosystem Management at Sir Sandford Fleming College in Lindsay, Ontario where she gained a holistic approach to the management of human activities within ecosystems and sustainability planning. She has personally planted thousands of trees both in Canada and Australia and has experience in Australian Bush Regeneration practices.

Laura seeks to empower the public to become active environmental stewards of their properties and green spaces by providing tools, community, education, and hands-on experiences.

Melanie is an experienced Communications and Marketing professional with a demonstrated history of working in the Australian environmental not-for-profit sector. She is skilled in copywriting, digital content creation, campaign management, and fundraising.

Melanie has over eight years of professional and volunteer experience in her field. She holds an MBA majoring in Community and Not-for-Profit Management. Her passion for nature and the environment is the driving force behind all her work.

Jess is a highly-motivated and passionate results-driven Environmental Scientist, experienced in all aspects of project management including: site planning, liaising with key stakeholders, budget management, reporting and volunteer engagement.

She prides herself on delivering positive business outcomes within pressurised environments, whilst maintaining high-quality reporting and safety standards. She is a self-confessed high achiever and a diligent and dedicated team player who loves working in the natural resource management sector.

Mark has two decades of experience in horticulture and environmental education. Mark has developed and delivered syllabus-based environmental education programs for K-12 students, for subjects where water quality monitoring is a focus, including Science, Biology, and Geography.

Mark has also provided environmental education to volunteers from a range of diverse backgrounds and sectors. Mark previously held roles as Visitor Programs Coordinator – Education at Centennial Parklands, and as Environmental Education Coordinator at Sydney Olympic Park.