Fiona has 25 years' experience as a registered practicing architect, urban ecologies researcher, local government leader, and board member. Fiona’s recent roles include Executive Manager City Design and Executive Manager Catalyst Projects at the City of Ballarat, and the Founder and Director of Civic Collective, an urban research and design consulting agency dedicated to assisting government and community organisations address complex, place-based challenges and foster inclusive communities and sustainable, thriving places. Fiona holds a Ph.D. in Architecture and has undertaken extensive research in the field of Urban Design and Ecologies at Deakin University where she holds an Adjunct Associate Professorship.

Rob heads up Renew's Policy and Advocacy team as well as our Climate Resilient Homes campaign. Rob has extensive experience in campaigns, policy, advocacy, research, and federal politics. He has worked on housing, energy and climate issues as a caseworker, community organiser, and policy advisor.

Anna has been in communications at Renew since 2010. For many years a member of the production team for Renew and Sanctuary magazines, she has also been responsible for various projects including organisation of more than a dozen Speed Date a Sustainability Expert events around the country. She became Managing Editor of Sanctuary in July 2019 and has a passion for sustainable architecture and clever house design.

Tim is an experienced membership engagement and systems manager, community organiser, volunteer manager, campaigner and governance expert. He heads up the memberships team at Renew, coming on board in early 2022. Tim is also Deputy Mayor of the City of Port Phillip.

Nathan is the Managing Editor of Renew Magazine. Nathan comes to Renew after many years working as editor of Dumbo Feather magazine, a Melbourne-based media company that tells stories of inner work and outer action for bring about a more resilient, compassionate world. He is passionate about language, poetry and thoughtful long-form storytelling for inviting deeper connection to self and the world around us.

Lance is technical editor of Renew: Technology for a Sustainable Future, and Sanctuary: modern green homes, Australia’s leading magazines on renewable energy and sustainable living. He has worked for Renew for nearly 30 years and been involved in publications, IT and the organisation’s original website. He has a strong interest in all things related to sustainable technology.

As advertising manager, Mohit is a part of the Communications team as Renew. He is responsible for maintaining relationships with advertising customers and developing collaboration for Renew's initiatives, including sponsorships for Sustainable House Day. Mohit has eight years of sales and marketing experience of both traditional and digital advertising.

James joined Renew in 2020, after completing a B.A majoring in Political Science at the University of Queensland. After working in our Membership Engagement team and with our Volunteer Member Branches, James is currently coordinating Sustainable House Day. James is passionate about ethical politics, social justice and political theory.

Dr Rachel Goldlust is working on Renew's Getting Off Gas Toolkit and campaign. She brings experience in environmental education, project management, facilitation and a range of writing, communication and presentation skills. Rachel has worked for community organisations, local governments, universities, and as a research assistant, contractor and consultant across history, planning and natural building. As an academic in the environmental humanities, she continues to research and publish on off-grid lifestyles and choices, alongside sustainable land use and housing.

Previously our Events Manager, Jess has recently returned from maternity leave on a part time basis, organising our Green Rebuild Toolkit event series.

As a Project Coordinator within our Policy and Advocacy Team, Lori heads up our work with Local Government across Australia as well as guiding our Green Rebuild Toolkit project. Lori has qualifications in Professional Writing, International Relations and Sustainable Development. She has experience in State and Local Government and the energy sector. She has a particular interest in sustainable strata management, energy regulation and a circular economy.

Dick is principal of Envirotecture and is an Accredited Building Designer with 40 years experience. He focuses exclusively on ecologically sustainable and culturally appropriate buildings, as well as sustainable design in vehicles and vessels, and has received many Design Awards. He is Director of Sustainability and past President of the NSW Chapter of Building Designers Association of Australia (BDAA). He is a past President and Board Member of the Association of Building Sustainability Assessors (ABSA). Dick currently sits on the Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council (ASBEC), the peak body representing industries committed to a sustainable built environment. He has been design director of many hundreds of projects over 40 years, with sustainability as the major driver over that whole period (with the ever-changing understanding of what sustainability is), and his work has covered a wide variety of project sizes and types. Dick has edited the sought after book for designers, builders and home-owners; ‘How to Rethink Building Materials’.

Alicia works as a manager in stakeholder engagement at the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO). She started her career as an engineer in the wind industry, and worked at the ATA in 2007 to research and deliver the report ‘The Viability of Domestic Wind Turbines in Urban Melbourne’. After a few more years of technical wind engineering, she pivoted into energy policy about 10 years ago when she worked as a Policy Director at the Clean Energy Council. Most recently she spent 18 months in the Victorian Government, including working as Senior Energy Adviser to Minister D’Ambrosio and in the Energy Department, where she managed the Wholesale markets and security team. Alicia enjoys speaking and writing about energy, and in her spare time has contributed articles to Renew magazine, and has developed five university guest lectures on wind energy technology and policy, which she still delivers. She has a Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering with Honours from UWA and a Master of Environment from Melbourne Uni.

Graham has been a member of Renew/ATA for 17 years. He has been involved in the committee of the Sydney Central branch since its formation around 2008 and is currently co-convenor of that branch. He designed and built his first passive solar house in 1983 and has been involved with sustainable design since then. Graham was NSW State Secretary of the ANZSES (Australian and NZ Solar Energy Society) from 2005 till 2011 and during that period was the state coordinator for Sustainable House Day. He renovated his home two years ago to make it more energy efficient, adding a 3 kW solar system and grows a lot of veggies. He likes to cycle rather than drive as much as possible. Graham is a Registered Architect with over 33 years of experience and a NatHERS assessor with over 20 years of experience. He is currently Director of Delisle Hunt Wood Pty Ltd Architects – www.dhwdesign.com Graham represents the Australian Institute of Architects (AIA) on various national government committees in relation to the NatHERS system and energy efficiency in the building regulations. For the Australian Building Sustainability Association (ABSA) he undertakes QA assessments of NatHERS assessments and assist with their technical support. Linkedin profile.

Mick Harris re joined the board in December of 2020. He has an extensive background in the renewable energy and sustainability area. He is currently the managing director of two private companies, EnviroGroup and EnviroShop. He has previously worked in local government managing on a range of environmental programs. Mick has a long history with Renew and has previously been President, Treasurer, CEO and a part time staff member giving technical advice to members. He founded the International Projects Group and the magazine Renew. He is also currently an apprentice electrician. “I like to get my hand dirty”.

Pula is a Chartered Professional Engineer with 32 years of experience in many facets of water and environmental sectors. He held executive positions in two major infrastructure consultancies, Atkins and SMEC, including head of the water department (Hong Kong/China) and general manager and global general manager of the water and environment business. His business leadership has spanned across Australia, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa. Over the years, he built businesses and directed large teams. Throughout his career, he has been an advocate of sustainable development and environmental protection. Pula is a graduate of the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School. He is a fellow of the Institution of Engineers Australia and a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

With a background in business development and partnerships, most recently in the media and education space, Jen brings with her some valuable insights. She is currently Head of Commercial Partnerships at Small Giants Academy and Dumbo Feather Magazine. Jen believes in the power of storytelling and is committed to using business as a force for good. She works with organisations that are bridging the gap between profit, people and a sustainable future. Through her work with the Small Giants education initiative, she supports the transformative journey of next economy leaders charting a galvanising, hopeful future.

Srini has more than 20 years of senior IT management and leadership experience in large public and private companies both nationally and internationally across industries as diverse as financial services, education, pharmaceutical, digital, manufacturing and technology services. He is currently working as a director of transformations and holds a bachelor's degree in business and commerce and a master's degree in information technology. As a technology leader, Srini has a broad range of experience across Business, IT and digital transformations, Cloud technologies and Cyber security, technology leadership and management, Governance, Digital Marketing, Organisational change, culture change and development and people leadership. Additionally, he is an active coach and mentor. Srini's recent past has seen him transform an alternative technology-based not-for-profit organization into a digital and global entity in order to disseminate knowledge and technical expertise. He is particularly interested in helping companies use technology to build sustainable businesses, for their customers and for the world at large. He focuses on efficiency and sustainability across all aspects of technology beginning with the design phase.

Justin has over 20 years of experience in the renewable energy and energy innovation space, having worked in consulting, State Government, AEMO and industry. With qualifications in Aerospace Engineering and Business Administration, Justin enjoys the interface between technology and strategy, and is passionate about driving sustainable outcomes. Recently Justin managed the Network Innovation Department at AusNet Services, and the Connections Process team at AEMO. He is currently Head of Product Innovation and Engineering at Club Assist, focussing on energy storage and its application in sustainable energy systems. Justin has been a long term member of Renew, including stints as Treasurer of the Melbourne Branch and committee member of the former Melbourne Electric Vehicle Interest Group. Justin has previously undertaken an energy makeover of his own house, converted a petrol car to electric in his garage, and now enjoys an all-electric sustainable home with his wife and two daughters in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs.