Our Team

Our team is dedicated to helping people take action to save the natural world.

Cassandra Nichols

Chief Executive Officer Read more

Fiona Sutton Wilson

Deputy Chief Executive Officer Read more

Tanaya Joshi

Impact & Communications Officer Read more

Hannah Gentle

Program Coordinator (Education) Read more

Jessica Walker

Head of Programs Read more

Jock Mackenzie

Wetlands Program Manager & Protecting the Reef's Coastal Frontier Principal Investigator Read more

Sandra McCullough

Bush Blitz & TeachLive Program Manager (maternity leave 2021) Read more

Michelle Tripp

Head of Education Read more

Katrina Nelson

Accountant Read more

Julie Schilin

Office Manager Read more

Arron Wood

Kids Teaching Kids Ambassador Read more

Luke Richards

ClimateWatch Program Coordinator Read more

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TeachLive Expeditions

TeachLive expeditions are a unique professional development opportunity for Australian science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) and geography teachers to share real-world research with their students and inspire their interest.
Cassandra Nichols

Chief Executive Officer
Fiona Sutton Wilson

Deputy Chief Executive Officer
Tanaya Joshi

Impact & Communications Officer

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Save the Reef and Oceans

From biodiversity and food supply to the livelihoods of millions, so much depends on our oceans. Coral reefs are home to one quarter of all life in the oceans, and provide humans with immense benefits such as coastal protection, fisheries, and tourism.
Global Impact

Earthwatch is committed globally to inspiring action for a net positive impact on the environment.
Plastic Pollution Solutions

By 2050 it is predicted there will be more plastic in the ocean than fish. We need to act now to stop plastics entering our oceans and we can't do it without your support.
Work With Us

Jobs, internships and volunteering opportunities with Earthwatch Australia
Keep Ahead of Climate Change

The global climate crisis is the most pressing environmental challenge humanity now faces. Earthwatch can help you be a part of the solution and together we can keep ahead of climate change.
Recovery of the Great Barrier Reef

Help Earthwatch scientists in active recovery efforts on and around Magnetic Island on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef.
Protect our Unique Wildlife

Australia is renowned for its unique wildlife, with more than 70% of our species found nowhere else on earth. We can stop the decline of our wildlife by helping people reconnect with nature.
Save the Bees

Global honey bee populations are decreasing at an alarming rate. To understand and prevent colony collapse, Earthwatch is putting tiny ‘backpacks’ on our bee friends to find out more about them.
Bush Blitz RV Investigator 2021

The Bush Blitz Adventure portal visits the Research Vessel Investigator over July-August 2021
Support Environmental Education

Help Earthwatch and Kids Teaching Kids inspire and forge our future environmental leaders.

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