Meet your experts
The course has been created by a leading team of experts. You will also hear from a number of prominent figures in the climate space and hear their insights and opinions.
Anna Skarbek
Climate Finance and Policy Expert
CEO Climateworks Centre
Anna Skarbek is CEO of Climateworks Centre, working to develop the low carbon economy.
A former banker and green policy adviser, Anna has led Climateworks since its creation in 2009, analysing emissions reduction opportunities, setting the ambition and unblocking barriers to implementation.
Amanda McKenzie
Australian Environmental Leader and Public Commentator
Founder and CEO of the Climate Council
Amanda McKenzie is the Founder and CEO of the Climate Council, a non-for-profit organisation, launched when legitimate climate-science institutions were endangered due to the dismantlement of the Climate Commission.
In being an influential environmental figure, Amanda works tirelessly to bring awareness to the climate crisis.
Darrell Wade
Travel Entrepreneur and Sustainability Advocate
Co-Founder & Chair of Intrepid Travel
During the course of his career, Darrell has been recognised as a leader in entrepreneurship and as a passionate advocate for sustainable tourism. Leading Intrepid’s climate management program, the company realised its goal of becoming carbon neutral in 2010. Darrell was one of the first Australians to complete training with the Hon Mr Al Gore.
Ivy
Student Climate Advocate
Ivy is a current high school student and Youth leader at AYCC. She has an ardent passion for climate activism and gaining insight on her place within college life and broader society.
Having extensive experience as her College’s Sustainability Officer, and as the founder of a Youth Financial Literacy Association aiming for a more economically sustainable future for all, she utilises her penchant for the stage to amplify the pressing need for united climate action
Jason Mifsud
Proud Member of the Eastern Maar People of the Gunditjmara Nation Leader in Organisational Cultural Transformation
Founder Mifsud Consulting
Jason is a proud and active member of the Kirrae, Peek and Tjab Whurrong people of the Gunditjmara nation in south-west Victoria.
Jason is currently the Head of First Nations Affairs & Enterprise at Wesfarmers and also sits on numerous boards.
His career has been underpinned by fearless leadership and tireless advocacy and negotiation of social justice outcomes, Indigenous rights, and reconciliation.
Marike Knight
Regenerative Leadership Coach
Founder of Cool Karma Collected
Marike is one of Australia’s leading teachers in Mindfulness and evidenced-based stress reduction. An ex-lawyer, Marike has travelled around the world learning from our modern masters.
She brings a great depth of experience to her work and talks openly about her journey navigating grief, existential angst and finding a sustainable rhythm through the volatility, complexity and uncertainty of our modern times.
Hayley Morris
Business Leader and Impact Investor
Founder Impact Sustainability & Director Morris Group
Hayley is founder and Chair of Impact Sustainability, the business behind Climate Zero. She also co-founded Rewild Agency.
Holding a Bachelor’s degree in International Business from RMIT University and a postgraduate certificate in Sustainability from Swinburne University, Hayley’s academic skills are complemented by her expertise in carbon accountingCarbon accounting, also called Greenhouse Gas accounting, is the estimation and measurement of the quantity of Greenhouse Gases an organisation emits. Emissions of different gasses are converted into Carbon Dioxide Equivalents (CO2e), to calculate a total emissions quantity in a consistent unit., group facilitation, and mindfulness. Furthermore, Hayley is the co-founder and Chair of the environmental non-profit, Sustainable Table and a board member of Sentient Impact Group.
In her capacity as the Director of her family office, Hayley leads philanthropic endeavors and impact investments via the Morris Family Foundation. Her commitment centers on addressing climate change and fostering regenerative food systems.