AGIN, as an Incorporated Association, operates with an elected Committee consisting of a President, Deputy President, Secretary, Treasurer, and five additional Ordinary Members that meet formally each month. To ensure effective governance, the Committee has adopted the Australian Institute of Company Directors Not-for-Profit Governance Principles. Our Strategic Plan is for a four year period, to be reviewed every two years to ensure it still reflects the direction and priorities of the Association. Our Action Plan is assessed annually and reported on at our Annual General Meeting.
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.
Sebastian is a Professor of Urban Management and Planning and 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.
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).
Michael Casey is an award-winning Registered Horticulturist and green infrastructure expert, who is passionate about nature-based solutions for human health and wellbeing. He applies this knowledge to an impressive portfolio of urban greening projects in education, health, commercial, and residential sectors. Notably, he actively engages with children in the education sector, co-designing inclusive greenspaces that foster environmental education, student wellbeing and community connection. As a fierce advocate for nature-based solutions, Michael's leadership is evident through ongoing consulting roles, extensive training and speaking engagements, industry memberships, and prolific authorship in industry publications - all reflecting his commitment to creating sustainable and enriching environments that have a lasting positive impact. Michael is Director of Evergreen Infrastructure (Green Infrastructure design and consultancy firm) and is a subject matter expert on the technical panel for the World Green Cities Awards.
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.
Tegan is a strategist at climate consultancy South Pole, and works with AGIN's General Manager Belinda Bean to drive the urban greening program Greener Spaces Better Places. Her expertise lies in climate communications, sustainability branding, and driving social impact. When she's not championing a greener future, you'll likely find her making the most of living near the Australian Alps.
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.
Luli is passionate about achieving greener more resilient cities. She trained as an Architect in her native Argentina and completed an MSc in Building Energy and Environmental Performance in the UK. Working with Junglefy in Sydney Luli developed Nature Based Solutions for clients, provided technical advice and managed Green Infrastructure product R&D.
Darren is a resilience specialist with skills in climate adaptation, bringing over fifteen year's experience in the horticulture and sustainability sectors. He has worked for government agencies and nonprofits in both climate change and environmental education and is passionate about implementing nature-based solutions to address urban challenges. With qualifications in horticulture, geography and urban planning, Darren has designed and delivered courses, facilitated international projects and developed local climate strategies.
Scott is an enthusiastic and dedicated horticulturalist with over 20 years of experience in the horticultural industry. He has successfully led numerous high-profile projects across Australia, New Zealand, and the UK. Scott's experience spans both private industry and local government, where he has managed some of Australia’s largest and most complex green infrastructure installations. Scott's work is driven by a larger ambition to bring people closer to nature in the urban landscape by integrating innovative solutions and sustainable practices.
Jo is a Creative Director, Biophilic Design Consultant, Holistic Interior Designer, and Keynote Speaker. Backed by her extensive background in aged care and health management, Jo’s expertise shines in creating spaces that harmonise aesthetics with well-being. With qualifications in Nursing, Biophilic Design, Plantscaping, and Holistic Interior Design, Jo stands at the cutting edge of creating environments where people can connect deeply with nature, enhancing their health and happiness. As the Founder and Creative Director of Sea of Ideas Design, Jo actively shapes the biophilic design dialogue, serving as a Board Member for Biophilic Cities Australia and an Ambassador for Habitarmonia Academy. She champions sustainable, health-focused design principles across a range of sectors, including seniors living, workplaces, and educational spaces. Her work in these influential roles makes her a key figure in transformative design, where her insights and training empower teams and organisations to integrate biophilic elements into their projects. Through her consultancy, education, and speaking engagements, Jo’s innovative approach continues to inspire and lead the way in creating spaces where aesthetics and well-being are in perfect harmony.
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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.
Bláthnaid has extensive experience leading corporate treasury teams across several sectors, with the majority of time spent working in the energy industry for which she completed the first Sustainability Linked Loan in Asia Pacific. Leaving the energy sector, she became Director of Sustainable Finance & ESG at Commbank. Having always felt a deep appreciation for the environment and animal welfare, she became a Governor with WWF Australia in 2017 and spent 5 years as Treasurer for the IUCN Australian committee. She was included in the 2023 ESG Power50 List compiled by FS Sustainability.
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