AGIN, as a company limited by guarantee and registered charity, operates with an elected Board of Directors consisting of a President, Deputy President, Secretary, Treasurer, and three additional Directors that meet formally each month. To ensure effective governance, the Board has adopted the Australian Institute of Company Directors Not-for-Profit Governance Principles. Our Strategic Plan covers a four-year period and is reviewed every two years to ensure it still reflects the direction and priorities of the organisation. Our Action Plan is assessed annually and reported on at our Annual General Meeting.
Supporting our governance structure is a professional Management Team that oversees daily operations, member engagement, communications, policy development, educational initiatives, and strategic partnerships to advance green infrastructure across Australasia.
Professor of Urban Management and Planning. Sebastian works in the Urban Transformations Research Centre at Western Sydney University. His multidisciplinary research investigates how climate-responsive planning and design can reduce the impacts of heat on humans and settlements. His work informs policy change and leads to improvements in urban and building design. Sebastian's projects won multiple awards for innovation in technology, sustainability and science communication. He helped writing the Standards Australia Handbook 214:2023 “Urban Green Infrastructure – Planning and Decision Framework” and created the microcredential “Basics of Urban Cooling”. Sebastian sees green infrastructure as a critical component in adapting cities to climate change.
Nicole Vickridge is a fellow of the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA), working in Urban Forestry at the City of Port Phillip, and is the current chair of Council Arboriculture Victoria Inc. She has a unique blend of qualifications and experience across planning and arboriculture.
With extensive experience in sustainability strategy and community engagement, Belinda is a champion for creating greener, healthier urban environments. Belinda has her Masters in Sustainable Development and collaborates with stakeholders across sectors to drive impactful projects that benefit both the community and the ecosystem.
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Heather is an urban forestry practitioner with experience in strategy, planning, and community engagement across local government and the not-for-profit sector. Through her consultancy She Plants Cities, she builds capacity for organisations to deliver impactful, community-led greening initiatives that strengthen urban resilience. She also contributes to place-based projects through volunteer roles in Western Australia, including with Millennium Kids, WA Loves Nature, and the Town of Victoria Park’s community-led urban forest movement.
Warwick is an experienced landscape architect and green infrastructure professional with more than 25 years of experience working on some of Australia's largest green infrastructure projects. He is technical, design quality and sustainability lead at ASPECT Studios and has a passion and commitment for the increased benefits that Green Infrastructure must play in our urban environments.
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Audrey is the founder of Arkes 4 Sustainability Consulting and brings over 20 years of experience in the sustainability sector. Her work focuses on transformative thinking and helping organisations embed nature-positive and socially inclusive principles into their strategies, projects, and operations. As a social ecologist, Audrey is passionate about reconnecting people, place, and nature, and building capacity for sustainability and regenerative thinking across industries and communities.
Dr Thami Croeser is an urban planner with a specialised focus on green infrastructure, having worked roles including project delivery, policy development and academic research. Thami is now a Vice-Chancellor's Research Fellow at the RMIT Centre for Urban Research, focused on scaling up green infrastructure rollout to meet key climate risks. Thami's work blends urban design, geospatial analysis and institutional/governance thinking to reveal opportunities to green up our cities faster.
Dedicated project manager with a proven track record of overseeing environmental programs to ensure high stakeholder satisfaction. Holding an Environmental Science degree and a Certificate IV in Environmentally Sustainable Management and Project Management from Australian Studies, I have been recognised by Vetassess for three years of professional experience in Australia, of which six years of experience as an Environmental Manager in Colombia.
Gail is well known in the urban greening sector in Australia and has extensive experience in green infrastructure policy including; authoring the award winning Growing Green Guide, the Roadmap for greener cities, developing multiple strategic plans and policy, the Melbourne Green Factor tool and convening Canopy - Melbourne’s Green roof forum.
Kate is completing a Master's degree in Sustainable Development at Macquarie University. Through her research in ecotourism and environmental education, she has developed a strong commitment to community engagement and knowledge sharing. She brings enthusiasm for connecting people with green infrastructure initiatives and supporting AGIN's mission to build greener, healthier urban communities.
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Angus is an environmental management and urban horticulture graduate from the University of Adelaide and University of Melbourne. Currently working as a volunteer coordinator for South Australia's National Parks and Wildlife service within the Department for Environment and Water, he is passionate about championing environmental stewardship and community cohesion, and has developed an acute awareness of the importance of volunteering in facilitating these outcomes. As a former professional horticulturalist and avid backyard gardener, Angus is deeply interested in the relationship between the built and natural environments. Having studied, published, and worked in urban greening, he has a strong belief that the integration of innovative forms of green infrastructure into planning and policy is vital to address the many complex issues we're faced with, and is excited to work alongside the team at AGIN proliferate this message.
Luli is an architect with an engineering mindset and a passion for integrating nature into urban development. Through her business, Urban Bioma, she focuses on practical greening strategies that balance design, functionality, and compliance, specialising in turning renders into real-world applications. She values collaboration and draws on strong industry and academic connections to drive innovation and results.
Isabella is an Environmental Scientist professional with a Diploma of Conservation and Land Management. She is passionate about bringing a positive change into the environment, and promoting sustainable and environmental culture within construction projects.
Doris is an architect passionate in regenerative design related to nature and human connections. She focuses the most on green approaches, community-based and research-driven projects. With experiences working in Hong Kong and Copenhagen, she presents her work through storytelling, illustrations and modelling. Her works aim to explore the formation of urban, nature and human connection, and bring people into the designed environment in daily lives.
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Harrison is an enthusiastic sustainability practitioner and systems thinker with an eye for detail. He holds a Sustainability Excellence Associate credential with the International Society of Sustainability Professionals and has a passion for economic, social and environmental leadership. He has extensive experience in event management. Harrison is excited to work alongside the team and is determined to help create greener, healthier urban environments with AGIN.
Agustina is an architect, urban designer and sustainability advisor specialising in climate adaptation, nature-based solutions (NBS) and Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD). She holds a Master of Sustainability from Deakin University and has experience across government, academia and professional practice in Australia and Uruguay. Her work focuses on integrating urban ecosystems, sustainable drainage and regenerative design into metropolitan mobility and public space projects. Drawing on experience in research, teaching and interdisciplinary collaboration, she brings an evidence-based and systems-thinking approach to support AGIN's policy, advocacy and research initiatives.
Zoe is Director at The Urbanist and Associate Director of Design (Urban Planning), School of Architecture and Planning at the University of Auckland. She is also Chair of Design for Nature and developed New Zealand’s award winning Living Roof Guide (Pukapuka tataki ki te mataora tuanui).
Mona Rezasoltany is a sustainability graduate with a Master of Sustainability from the University of Sydney and a background in climatology. She brings experience in ESG research, climate risk assessment, carbon accounting, and life cycle assessment (LCA), with a focus on equitable climate adaptation and sustainable infrastructure. Mona has contributed to projects with the Business Council for Sustainable Development Australia and the Association for the Battery Recycling Industry, supporting policy analysis, climate disclosure, and circular economy strategies. She is passionate about advancing resilient, low-carbon urban solutions, with a strong commitment to equity and justice in green infrastructure planning.
Louise is a climate and social planner with a background in nature management and urban planning, shaped by professional practice in Australia and lived experience growing up in Scandinavia. She holds a Master of Urban Planning and Environment from RMIT, Australia and a BSc in Natural Resources (Nature Management) from the University of Copenhagen, where she developed a strong interest in using WSUD and nature-based solutions to create public and recreational spaces that support climate-friendly, people-centred streets and neighbourhoods. Louise’s work is grounded in social equity, climate action and evidence-based planning. She is driven by the belief that streets and public spaces should work for people, not cars. Drawing on insights from cities such as Copenhagen, she advocates for green infrastructure and urban design that creates safer, greener and more inclusive places where people of all ages and abilities feel welcome. Louise is also a Board Director of Better Streets Australia as well as a member of the Planning Institute of Australia.
Ben is a pioneer, educator and passionate advocate of Green Infrastructure. He established the Urban Greener consultancy in 2008, is a Churchill Fellow, and has authored and led local government strategy. Ben has been associated with RMIT, La Trobe, Swinburne TAFE and the University of Melbourne. He has also written and presented widely on Green Infrastructure best practice.
Dr Awais Piracha is Professor of Urban Planning at Western Sydney University and a Registered Practising Planner. His expertise spans strategic planning, green infrastructure, spatial analysis, transport, sustainability and climate resilience. He is committed to strengthening the integration of research, education and professional practice to support healthier, more liveable and climate resilient communities.
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Mitchell is a horticulture and landscape design professional specialising in Green Infrastructure. He has a Bachelor of Design, a Master of Landscape Architecture, and extensive experience leading projects at Fytogreen Australia for both commercial and residential applications of Green Infrastructure.
Rita combines a strong foundation in biomedical science and technology support with a genuine passion for workplace education and continuous learning. A dedicated bush regenerator and wildlife career, she brings both professional expertise and personal commitment to environmental protection. Her growing concern for the natural world led her to transition into the environmental sector, where she now teaches biodiversity assessment with the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.
Nikolaus is a recent graduate in Master of Urban Horticulture at University of Melbourne with background in Bachelor of Landscape Architecture. He understands the importance of balancing both aspects when creating and designing space with nature. He believes that working with and understanding the environment is crucial than forcing it. Nikolaus' approach to his design method is to combine creativity, science, and technology to design a green infrastructure or urban space while considering the user. As an observer, he gathers ideas and creativity from his environment. Hiking and camping make him excited to expand his plant knowledge. His passion for macro photography allows him to expose the hidden worlds. His skills on various software make it handy to utilize it for different occasions.
Volunteering is a member-only opportunity and is a more hands-on way to contribute your skills and experience to AGIN’s work.
After 12 months of active volunteering, your membership fee will be waived for as long as you continue volunteer with AGIN as a thank you for your contribution.
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