With over 20 years of experience in leadership and management, Dr Michael Robinson brings a deep passion for science-driven decision-making and a commitment to creating positive change. Throughout his career, he has served as CEO/ED and NED for multiple commercial and public organisations, including several startups, where he honed his expertise in strategy, management, and governance.
Michael is especially dedicated to environmental and community causes, focusing on biosecurity, climate change adaptation and mitigation, and natural resource management. His leadership style emphasizes thoughtful strategy, clear communication, and robust leadership, which has enabled him to make a lasting impact in the agriculture, forestry, and environment sectors.
As an energetic and experienced CEO, Michael is passionate about facilitating good practice, all informed by good science.
Zoe is a recent graduate of the University of Tasmania, where she earned a Bachelor of Natural Environment and Conservation, majoring in Natural Environment Management. During her studies, she was actively involved with the University’s Landcare Society, serving as president for one year, further deepening her commitment to environmental stewardship.
Prior to taking on her current role as the Communications Officer at Landcare ACT, Zoe was the Communications Support Officer for 1.5 years. Zoe is deeply passionate about ecosystem restoration and ecology, in both urban and rural environments. Her volunteer work with Landcare groups, combined with her professional experience, has highlighted the importance of connecting communities with nature and empowering them to take meaningful action in caring for the environment.
Sally Holliday is a steadfast believer in the transformational and healing potential of nature. She first joined Landcare ACT in 2021 to deliver the Wellbeing through Nature program, supported by ACT Government through a Canberra Health Promotions Grant. This program concluded in December 2023. Following the success of Wellbeing through Nature, Sally is now facilitating a number of new nature connection initiatives in the ACT including roving landcare groups and the Women in Nature (Win) program.
Prior to joining Landcare ACT, Sally delivered engaging public programs in some of Australia’s most reputable galleries, museums and festivals. She has strong experience in the disability support sector and has enjoyed working with clients to achieve their NDIS goals across a variety of settings. She is also a practising Transpersonal Counsellor and Art Therapist.
Sally brings the beauty of the natural world into her personal wellbeing practice through the mindful art of basket weaving and documents her walks in the wilderness via nature photography.
Since university, Julian has lived in the ACT and is well acquainted with Canberra’s Landcare community and its needs. Julian primary employment is with a business accounting firm. As the Finance Officer, he works part-time to ensure the accuracy of Landcare ACT’s financial data, providing financial and administrative support to the CEO and the wider team. Before joining Landcare ACT, Julian worked for a local catchment group.
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