Former Deputy Director & Former Project Officer

Laura is an avid permaculture gardener, cultivator of connection and community, and passionate sustainability supporter. A dietitian by trade, she has worked for over 20 years in direct health care, health promotion, preventative health and community programs. 

She has a passion – although some people might say obsession – with food growing, preserving and the role of food in connection. She believes in encouraging and inspiring ground roots action while also advocating for systemic change. 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-jean-dietitian/

Project Officer

Tina is passionate about conservation and loves learning about and promoting all the little things that we can do, and make it matter for the environment.

Tina graduated with first class honours from the Australian National University in 2022 studying the feeding behaviour of greater gliders. She brings expertise in ecology, evolution and taxonomy linked to conservation.

Tina is also working with the Australian Biological Resources Study, on the taxonomy of species in Australia. She also teaches in first year Biology and Environmental courses at the Australian National University.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-gopalan/

Recyclery Manager

Geordie brings more than 15 years’ experience in bicycle restoration and sales built through working privately with Stone Cold Classics and originally with the University of Canberra Design Workshop Bicycle Collective. Geordie was mentored and trained by Ian Downing Bicycle Repairs of Bike Revive Tumut. He is also a qualified upholsterer and has completed most of his Bachelor of Industrial Design. Geordie is a mature, reliable Manager, able to manage competing priorities to deliver on-time and confidently trouble-shoot in difficult circumstances. Geordie recently applied for his working with vulnerable people card and has a current driver’s license.

https://www.instagram.com/stellenstudio/

Coming soon

Recyclery Staff (Casual)

Ying began volunteering with the Canberra Environment Centre when she joined as a community member in 2021. While she was working in the community garden, she noticed people at The Recyclery and became curious about what they were up to. Thus, began her new adventure delving into all things bikes and cycling! Ying is now a valuable part of our casual staff team and an active and keen promotor of active travel in Canberra. Look out for her in a fun outfit at our monthly bike sales!

Former Project Officer

Katrina is deeply passionate about the health and well-being of people and the planet and is driven to live, work and create in the sustainability space. She is a multi-disciplinary creative with experience in horticulture, permaculture, design, architecture, zero-waste living and more.

Katrina feels incredibly privileged to work at the Canberra Environment Centre as Project Officer. She sees it as a role that can positively impact her broader community, supporting people with educational opportunities and resources. She loves meeting and connecting with people and facilitating the weekly community garden sessions to which she brings her fervent interest in food and food production.