Our People

Passionate leaders and conservation experts driving A Rocha Australia's mission.

A Rocha Australia is led by a dedicated team of passionate individuals who bring together diverse expertise in conservation, environmental stewardship, and Christian mission. Our Board of Directors and Executive Officer work collaboratively to guide the organisation’s vision of caring for God’s creation through practical conservation action, environmental education, and community engagement. Each member brings unique skills and experience that strengthen our mission to inspire and equip Christians to care for the environment in their local communities and beyond.

Julia Jardine

Executive Officer, Project Officer

I bring over 20 years of urban planning experience to A Rocha Australia, specializing in sustainable communities and environmental impact assessment.

Warwick Easdown

National Director

I have spent over 40 years working in sustainable agriculture in Australia and internationally, with expertise in reducing tropical deforestation and biodiversity loss.

Andrew MacIntyer

National Director

I am an academic and university leader with 35 years experience, advisor to governments and companies across Asia-Pacific, and member of the Third Order of the Society of St Francis.

Frank Sanders

National Director

I am a mechanical engineer with renewable fuels expertise, international development master's graduate, and certified organic agriculture practitioner working in Pacific communities.

Katherine Shields

National Director

I am a Marine Conservation and Resource Sustainability graduate, High School Science teacher, and Honours researcher on agricultural land use in the Great Barrier Reef Catchment.

Wayne Chan

National Director

I am Director of Partnerships at CMS Victoria, passionate about raising missionaries for sustainable agriculture and making environmental stewardship a joyful part of church and mission.

Samuel Chu

National Director

I am a lawyer specialising in legal advice to charities and not-for-profit organisations, with particular experience advising Christian organisations and ministries.

Edwina Faithfull-Farmer

National Director

I have professional experience in arid land management and international development, deeply motivated by faith to care for and restore the environment.

We acknowledge and appreciate the contributions made by previous Directors and Executive Officers since A Rocha Australia began in 2015, including John Anderson, Wendy Hoare, Roger Jaensch, Issy Lyons, Anna Radkovic, Greg Stone, Jen Schabel, David Williams, Peter Wilson, Philip Hughes, Sally Shaw and Stuart Blanch.

We also thank our Council of Reference: Professor Andrew Bennett, David Williams, Dr Bruce Hooper, Jo Knight, Rev Dr John McLean, Dr John Neldner, Rev John Anderson and Paul Dettmann.