Anna is an environmental communications and policy specialist based in Darwin, Larrakia country, with 18 years’ experience in the Indigenous land management and community environment sector, including roles with NAILSMA, Environment Centre NT, Environment Victoria and Landcare NT. Through these roles, Anna has worked to support community organisations and Indigenous groups to advocate for better policies in the areas of Indigenous water policy, economic development, climate change and environmental management, and to promote their important work caring for country. 

Anna is passionate about supporting Indigenous-led economic development and greater recognition of the incredible expertise held by the Traditional Owners of Australia, including the hard work by Indigenous land managers to manage their country. This led Anna to her role as ICIN Chief Executive Officer, supporting knowledge sharing and networking across Indigenous organisations engaged in the carbon industry.

Anna holds a Masters of Tropical Environmental Management and a Bachelor of Arts (Eco-Communication). In 2009, as part of her Masters research Anna co-authored a report with Prof Pascal Tremblay assessing the potential impact of climate change upon tourism in Kakadu National Park.

Jarrad Holmes - Consultant. Jarrad brings considerable experience to the Network with over 20 years’ experience working in a range of sectors across regional Australia including indigenous corporations, conservation NGO’s, Australian Government, the pastoral industry and environmental education. He is the manager of PEC Consultants - People. Environment. Carbon.

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Amy is a D’harawal person, who grew up in Newcastle on Awabakal Country, and is always looking forward to her next time in the saltwater or in nature. Amy is a graduate from the Australian National University with a double degree in Public Policy and Arts (Sustainable Development). They have a background in the environmental space through volunteering with organisations such as UN Youth Australia, School Strike for Climate, and most recently, SeedMob. Through these experiences, Amy has developed a love for fire management and almost became a park ranger.

Amy is excited that this position with ICIN will enable her to pursue this love and apply her skills to help the network grow.