Our people are the heart of our mission
Our People
Trust for Nature’s work is only possible through the power of people collaborating for the sake of nature.
Our people draw on their ecological expertise, knowledge of the local landscape and connections with local communities to assess a potential covenant and work with landholders over many years to apply their individual efforts towards a shared vision in which nature is valued, protected and thriving.
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Meet our covenantors
Over 1,500 Victorians have committed to protect their land through conservation covenants. Every covenantor’s story and motivation is unique. However, they share a common desire to do something practical and tangible to protect Victoria’s natural wonder for the future.
Our Board

Andrew Brookes
Chair

Nina Braid
Deputy Chair

Amy Auster
Trustee

Dr Leeora Black
Trustee

Graham Phelan
Trustee

Jill Smith AM
Trustee

Mark Beaufoy
Trustee

Sonya Rand
Trustee

Tri Nguyen
Trustee
Our Staff

Amelia Houghton
Director, Regional Delivery

Ash Bartley
Director, First Peoples

Ben Cullen
Area Manager
South Central (Corangamite and Port Phillip/Melbourne Water catchments)

Catherine Crowden
Area Manager
South East (East and West Gippsland catchments)

Corinne Proske
Chief Executive Officer

Dr Doug Robinson
Chief Conservation Scientist
BSc (Hons), PhD (Zoology)

Jessica Kaaden
Chief Operating Officer

Jo Gleeson
Director of Development

Karen Tymms
Covenanting Manager

Steve Bevis
Director of Finance and Risk
