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.
Ellie started with Landcare ACT early 2025 as the Project Officer. She moved to Canberra because of her love of the environment where she completed a Bachelor of Science with the ANU, majoring in Ecology, Evolution, and Organism Biology, as well as Biodiversity Conservation. She then undertook an honours year, focusing on non-lethal predator control in foxes and ravens in an effort to protect vulnerable native species. Since graduating, she has been involved in project management and outreach, and loves working with like-minded people to conserve the land. Her favourite way to spend her time is getting out into the field whenever she can, including through environmental and research volunteering.
Millie joined Landcare ACT in mid-2025 as the Senior Communications and Project Officer. Originally from Canberra, Millie moved to Melbourne and Sydney to pursue studies in environmental science before returning home to the ACT. Over the next seven years, she worked as a tour guide and ecologist, sharing her deep knowledge of the region’s natural landscapes with locals and visitors alike.
After a brief period in government, Millie discovered her passion for community engagement recognising the transformative power of science communication and storytelling in connecting people with nature.
Her diverse background spans public education, conservation ecology, forestry, policy, advocacy, and ecological assessments. This breadth of experience enables her to communicate complex environmental issues in a way that is accessible, engaging, and meaningful to the community.
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.
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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