FEATURED SPEAKERS
Professor Kerrie Wilson – Queensland Chief Scientist
Professor Kerrie Wilson commenced her role as Queensland Chief Scientist on 1 November 2023. She is responsible for supporting the generation and translation of globally significant science to ensure sustainable economic growth in Queensland.
With a distinguished career in academia and conservation, Professor Wilson has held prominent positions at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), including Pro ViceChancellor (Sustainability and Research Integrity) and Executive Director of the QUT Institute for Future Environments. Her previous leadership roles include Director of the ARC Centre of Excellence for Environmental Decisions, Director of Conservation for The Nature Conservancy Australia, and she currently serves as a natural sciences expert on the Australian Heritage Council.
Professor Wilson holds a Bachelor of Environmental Science (First Class Honours) from The University of Queensland and a PhD from The University of Melbourne, completed in collaboration with the UN Environment Programme’s World Conservation Monitoring Centre in Cambridge, UK.
Outside of her professional commitments, Professor Wilson is an avid outdoor enthusiast, regularly exploring Queensland’s national parks with her family.
Professor Daniella Tilbury – Virtual Speaker
Prof. Daniella Tilbury is an academic leader, policy adviser, and recognised change-maker credited with pioneering frameworks for sustainability in higher education. She currently advises the European Commission on education matters related to sustainability, future generations and the digital transition and has authored influential policy guidelines on AI as well as higher education leadership.
She brings first hand experience of creating climate-positive futures as a Vice-Chancellor, Dean, Research Professor, Director and Senate member at universities in the UK, Australia, Hong Kong, Gibraltar and Spain. In parallel, she is actively engaged at the highest levels of international policy-making: she has led ministerial dialogues at UNFCCC, convened the COP26 Presidential event, chaired the UK COP26 Presidency’s Education Day, and by invitation of the Secretary General, facilitated UN High-Level Political Forum sessions.
She co-designed and delivers the UNESCO leadership programme for Vice-Chancellors and SHIFT Programme for sustainability teams across Irish Universities. Daniella serves as UK focal point at the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is an Hon Fellow of St Catharine’s College, University of Cambridge. She was a member of the Board of WWF Australia that brought Earth Hour to the world in 2007, now one of the world’s largest public movements for climate action.
Belinda Lyone – Co-CEO, COS
As the Co-CEO of COS, Belinda Lyone is known for her forward-thinking leadership and strategic vision, driving growth and innovation that position COS as an industry leader in service and sustainability. With a deep passion for products, she leverages her extensive experience to navigate the evolving ways in which customers work.
As a second-generation leader of the family-owned Australian business, Belinda leads COS alongside her sister and Co-CEO, Amie Lyone. Today, COS is proudly majority women-owned, reflecting the evolution of the family business and the leadership at its heart.
Under her leadership, COS is committed to delivering exceptional value to its customers while prioritising environmental sustainability. Her strategic vision focuses on expanding COS’s product offering, enhancing customer engagement, and fostering a culture of innovation and service excellence within the organisation.
With more than 20 years at COS, Belinda’s hands-on customer first approach continues to be a cornerstone of COS’s success, as she works collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. This includes enhancing product innovation, strengthening customer relationships, and creating lasting value for COS and their customers.
Lin Stevenson – Associate Director, RMIT University & ACTS President
Lin Stevenson is Associate Director, Sustainability at RMIT University and Deputy Chair of the RMIT Sustainability Committee. She leads a team which provides strategic advice to the executive and the wider community on sustainable management of assets and operations. Based within Property Services, responsibilities include strategy development, project coordination, infrastructure planning, reporting, partnerships and communication to enhance the University’s profile as a sustainable organisation. In her role on the Sustainability Committee, she also oversees governance issues, such as policy development, responsible investment, modern slavery and Corporate Social Responsibility. Lin also sits on the ACTS Board of Directors and is the current ACTS President.
Melody Liang – Senior Consultant, Russell Investment
Melody Liang is a Senior Consultant in Russell Investment’s Implemented Consulting team. With a specialty in sustainable investing, Melody works with a range of investors such as superannuation, universities and for-purpose sectors. She provides comprehensive investment advice and tailored solutions across the investment management cycle, helping clients achieve their investment objectives. Melody also sits on Russell Investments Global GTM Responsible Investing Council.
Melody is a CFA Charter Holder and actively volunteers within the CFA Society Australia, sits on the Diversity Committee of the NSW Chapter. She also serves as the Chair of the Finance and Audit Committee for Multicultural Care Ltd.
SPEAKERS
Dr Afrooz Bayat
Associate Lecturer of Engineering (Teaching and Research) – Flinders University
Alex Haynes
Sustainability Data and Reporting Officer – University of Sydney
Alexandra Fransen
Sustainability Coordinator – University of Technology Sydney
Dr Allen Hill
Science, Sustainability, and ECE – Ara Institute of Canterbury
Amelia Adams
Sustainability Officer – Auckland University of Technology
Andrew Wilks
Manutaki – Director, Sustainability – Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington
Anisha Fernandes da Rocha
Sustainability Engagement Coordinator – Murdoch University
Arian McVeigh
Program Coordinator, Kitchen Garden Program – Australian National University
Brittany Vermeulen
Learning Designer, Sustainability and Place-based Learning – Western Sydney University
Cameron Geraghty
Service Centre Supervisor (Transport) – Griffith University
Dr Carmen Primo Perez
Sustainability Manager, Strategic Analysis and Reporting – The University of Tasmania
Prof. Catherine Pickering
Professor, School of Environment and Science – Griffith University
Clare de Castella
Associate Director, Environmental Sustainability – Australian National University
Corey Peterson
Chief Sustainability Officer – University of Tasmania
Corinne Rushby
Sustainability Officer (Governance & Grants) – University of Sydney
Daniel Harris
Carbon and Sustainability Engineer – University of Technology Sydney
Danielle McCartney
Head of Sustainability – University of Technology Sydney
Deanne Ladle
Sustainability Specialist – Murdoch University
Deb Friel
Microcredential Manager – Solving Plastic Waste CRC
Emilia Bisogni
Sustainability Coordinator – The University of Melbourne
Jacqueline Murray
Sustainability Partnerships Coordinator – Charles Sturt University
Prof. Eugenie Kayak
Enterprise Professor Sustainable Healthcare – The University of Melbourne
Dr Gunaro Setiawan
Lecturer, Griffith Business School – Griffith University
Jikke Adema
Senior Business Analyst (Sustainability) – Flinders University
Jo McCromack
Senior Lecturer – Griffith University
Josh Torrisi
Operations Coordinator – Griffith University
A/Prof. Julieene Senyard
Entrepreneurship Centre Director – Griffith University
Juliet Meyer
Engagement Manager – Australian National University
Katie Barton-Harvey
Project Coordinator – Plastic Free Places SEQ
Kester Hamilton
Facilities and Student Support Officer – University of Sydney
Liam Jouannon
Strategy Manager – BWD Strategic
Lila Kennelly
Climate Change Risk and Resilience Manager – University of Wollongong
A/Prof. Linda Hassall
Associate Professor/Co-Director P+ERL – Griffith University
Linda Tammen
Senior Student Sustainability Ambassador – Murdoch University
Linden Raybould
Manager, Sustainability Programs – Deakin University
Lindsay Scudder
Fellow Sustainable Healthcare – The University of Melbourne
Lulu Meehan-Welham
Senior ESG & Sustainability Advisor – Monash University
Madeleine Culp
Engagement Specialist – Sustainability – University of Sydney
Mark Grant
Environmental Manager (Strategy, Policy & Planning) – Griffith University
Dr María Florencia Amigó
Senior Interdisciplinary Lecturer – University of Sydney
Matthew Newton
Senior Sustainability Officer – University of Western Australia
Mel Nouel
Sustainable Built Environment Manager – UNSW Sydney
Melissa Lieser
Kaitaupua Toitū Sustainability Engagement Coordinator – Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington
Melissa Moss
Sustainability Officer – TAFE NSW
Olivia Nunn
Research Assistant and Undergraduate student – Griffith University
Raveena Grace
Sustainability Coordinator – The University of Melbourne
Dr Ray O’Brien
Tumuaki/Head of Sustainability – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka – University of Otago
Dr Roger Attwater
Director, Environmental Sustainability – Western Sydney University
Ruth Oliver
Net Zero Policy & Program Manager – Monash University
Sara Ardern
Manager, Student Voice & Partnerships – Griffith University
Shane French
Senior Sustainability Coordinator – Monash University
Dr Wade Hadwen
Senior Lecturer and Academic Lead, EcoCentre – Griffith University
William Pettit
Renewables Project Electrical Engineer – Griffith University
Zoe Paisley
Director, Sustainability – Deakin University