Natural Resource Management Officer

Catherine grew up in London and enjoyed every opportunity to escape to the countryside to explore the natural environment.  Her love for the outdoors led to her chosen degree in Environmental Policy and Human Geography and to pursue her dream of a career in natural resource management. 

Catherine moved away from the big city lights to live in Canberra and start her environmental career working for the Department of Agriculture.  Luckily, she found her way to Albany.  It’s here, in the beautiful Great Southern, where she has been able to enjoy many roles in community engagement, environmental volunteer management, managing natural resources, balancing ecological needs with human development, protecting endangered species. 

As the NRM Officer for Gillamii, Catherine continues her passion in engaging with the local communities and helping to achieve healthy and productive environments.

Executive NRM Officer

Ash has always had an affinity for the natural world and a strong passion for the environment and the incredible diversity we share with it. This led her onto a pathway studying Conservation, Wildlife Biology and Animal Health, as well as volunteering her time at wildlife rehabilitation centres and on wildlife population monitoring projects. Eventually Ash found her way into the beautiful Great Southern region, taking on a role in project management with Gillamii, and managing a small farming property with her partner. Ash is passionate about servicing the communities environmental and productive agricultural needs, finding great joy in the variety of projects she manages. She is particularly passionate about bringing environmental education opportunities to the future generation, knowing just how important creating those early connections and values will be to the future of our environment.

Admin/Accounts

Agriculture is in her blood. Hilary was born and raised on a sheep and cattle property south of Mount Barker, and she combined this knowledge with her love for maths, completing a Bachelor of Commerce Accounting major to then work in a rural public practice accounting firm for ten years. While taking a short break from the workforce to raise her children Hilary has become more involved in the operations of her husband’s family farming enterprise and volunteering on committees for local community organisations.

Hilary brings a hands-on practical aspect to our team with her in-depth knowledge of agriculture, committee experience, and financial training. She is passionate about maintaining the natural assets to ensure they remain healthy and productive for future generations.