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Our Staff |
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Darren Kindleysides,
Director |
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Darren Kindleysides has in-depth experience, knowledge and expertise in marine conservation.
Darren is a widely respected member of the conservation movement, having overseen the development and implementation of strategies, programs, projects and campaigns in Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, the South Pacific and Europe. He has worked to establish marine protected areas, reform fisheries management and protect Antarctic whales, Pacific turtles, Atlantic seabirds and Scottish pondweeds.
Darren is an accomplished campaigner and communicator, with substantial work experience in the development and advocacy of conservation policy to decision makers, stakeholders, industry, the media and the public nationally, regionally and internationally.
Not only is Darren committed to and passionate about conserving wildlife and the environment, he has worked in this field for almost 15 years, including over 10 years in the NGO sector and over 10 years in marine conservation.
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Nicola Temple,
Coral Sea Campaigner |
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Nicola Temple joined the marine conservation movement nearly two decades ago, when she put on SCUBA gear for the first time and truly saw what was at risk of being lost. Enamored with the ocean, she pursued a marine biology degree followed by a Masters in fish biology. She worked on the west coast of Canada coordinating an extensive research program focused on the conservation of wild Pacific salmon. This research translated directly into policy change, new strategies in fisheries management, and a broad public outreach campaign.
As our Coral Sea Campaigner, Nicola feels privileged to be working in Australia, in another ecologically iconic region of the world where she holds great hope for large gains in marine conservation. Nicola works with the rest of the AMCS team and our conservation allies to build support for the world's largest marine reserve, a proposal that would see over 1,000,000 km2 of the Coral Sea fully protected; an enormous contribution to the global protection of our marine environment.
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Prue Barnard,
Northern Marine Campaigner |
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Prue's passion for our oceans developed while living on the east coast of Canada where she observed the long term environmental and social consequences of the collapse of the cod Fishery.
On returning to Australia in 1999 Prue committed to work in marine conservation to help avoid disasters like this in our seas. Prue completed a Bachelor of Administration (Marine Resources) from the Australian Maritime College. She was subsequently employed by The South East Asian Fisheries Centre as an Information Officer and more recently the Marine & Coastal Community Network as their National Assistant. Prue has also been an AMCS supporter for several years.
Prue is campaigning to protect Northern Australia's oceans through pushing for Marine Parks at both Territory and Commonwealth levels, advocating for sustainable fisheries, aquaculture and sustainable development. Prue is based out of the Darwin office.
Contact Prue on +61 (08) 8941 7461
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Ben Birt, Marine Campaigner |
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Ben grew up on a small island between England and France and has been fascinated by the sea from a young age. Endless summers spent playing around on, in and under the water eventually led him to a Masters degree in Marine Science (Coastal and Ocean Policy).
Now based in Sydney, Ben has experience campaigning on a range of marine issues from shark conservation to marine parks, fisheries and sustainable seafood. With growing pressure on the marine environment, he feels that now more than ever we need to work out how we can live with and enjoy our wonderful marine environment without ruining it. Ben feels it is important to "reconnect" with that environment whenever possible and uses this as an excuse to surf, snorkel and dive as often as possible.
Ben is working as a Marine Campaigner for AMCS and working nationally on sustainable seafood, sustainable fisheries management and shark conservation, and also works with the Nature Conservation Council NSW. |
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Ingrid Neilson,
Communications and Fundraising Manager |
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Ingrid Neilson has a long history with marine conservation and the environment sector in Australia. Since her early years, Ingrid has surveyed whales and sea birds on the eastern coastline. Ingrid worked on the South-east Queensland Forest Agreement on policy issues, community campaigning and conducting botanical surveys in south-east Queensland.
Ingrid has also worked in the sustainable energy sector, demonstrating the economic and environmental benefits of reducing greenhouse gases in the built environment. With management roles on other conservation organisations, Ingrid is dedicated to the protection of our precious natural environment, particularly our spectacular coasts and oceans and the wonderful wildlife within.
Ingrid coordinates our fundraising, promotional and communications work. She also coordinates Turning the Tide, our quarterly supporters' magazine, and assists with various campaigns.
In 2009 Ingrid was officially recognised as a Queensland Champion of Conservation.
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Tara Janssen,
National Supporter Manager |
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Tara Janssen is AMCS National Supporter Manager at the Brisbane Headquarters. Tara has impressive skills in administration and marketing and has a background in tourism and whale-watching in the Great Sandy Marine Park adjacent to Fraser Island, south-east Queensland.
Tara coordinates our Business Supporter program with like minded businesses who want to contribute to a better world. Tara's exceptional office management skills, business relations and passionate professionalism combine perfectly with her lifelong commitment to conservation.
If you want to become a mighty Sea Guardian or Business Supporter, contact Tara today.
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Jacki Boyce,
Communications Officer |
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Jacki's love for the marine environment flourished from growing up spending weekends and holidays on the beautiful beaches of the southern Gold Coast. From building sandcastles and boogie boarding as a child, to scuba diving, attempting to surf and studying the oceans as an adult, Jacki has been inspired and enamoured by the sea all her life.
Jacki pursued her passion for the marine environment by studying a Bachelor of Marine Studies at the University of Queensland. Majoring in marine biology and ecology, she also completed her Honours in Coastal Management and spent a year studying marine biology and scuba diving in California, USA. She has also worked at UQ as a research assistant in the geography and environmental management department.
An all-rounder, Jacki also studied IT and communication design, so has brought her wealth of knowledge to AMCS as our Communications Officer. She is proud to dedicate part of each week to our work on the Coral Sea campaign, where we seek to protect one of the world's last refuges for large marine wildlife such as sharks, marlin, tuna, turtles and whales. Jacki is passionate about educating and inspiring others to enjoy and care for our amazing yet under-protected oceans.
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Tina Dalby, Finance Officer |
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Tina Dalby has been keeping the finances of AMCS in ship shape, working as Finance Officer for almost a decade. Tina is a QuickBooks Professional Partner and is currently completing her Diploma in Accounting with the NIA.
Tina has always loved Australia's oceans since her father taught her an appreciation for boats and boating, to be able to fish and ski at a very early age. Tina takes every opportunity to get out on the water with her husband and kids to explore our beautiful big blue backyard. |
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Barbara Sheerin,
Administration Support |
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Barbara Sheerin has recently retired from teaching in Sydney. As a teacher Barb always taught her students the importance of conservation in their studies. When Barb moved to Brisbane from Sydney she wanted to give something back to the community so volunteered at AMCS for several years until we put her on the payroll as our trusted Administration Assistant. Barb manages our Sea Guardian supporters and helps with other important office work.
Barb believes that our oceans are of ultimate importance and wants our seas to stay healthy for our grandchildren to enjoy. She loves living by the Bay and gets out to Moreton Bay each week with her husband and their sail boat.
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