Impacts and Benefits

• Founded the Wattle Fellowship, a university-wide initiative fostering the next generation of student sustainability leaders, engaging over 2300 individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Secured $2.5 million in funding to develop and scale the program, including $1.4 million from philanthropic sources and $1.1 million in internal funding.
• Developed unique modules like “ethics in practice,” preparing students for real-world challenges and enhancing sustainability literacy across disciplines.

Leadership and Engagement

• Successfully transitioned the governance of the Climate Reality Project to the University of Melbourne, organising significant events and increasing volunteer engagement.
• Chairs Climate Action Network Australia and a cross-sectoral collaboration group, advocating for climate action and expanding climate advocacy.

Wider Societal Impact

• Promotes multidisciplinary approaches to sustainability, addressing complex environmental and social issues with innovative solutions.
• Engaged fellows in impactful projects, such as diverting 1330 kg of waste from landfill, educating communities on native bees, and establishing renewable energy student clubs.
• Enhanced the University of Melbourne’s role in driving sustainability education and action, creating a model for leadership development that can be replicated globally.

Achievements

• Organised the 41st Climate Reality training with Al Gore, reaching over 10,000 community members.
• Doubled the number of core volunteers at the Climate Reality Project to 1600, increasing the annual operating budget by over 210%.
• Recognised as Australian Geographic’s Young Conservationist of the Year, AFR Women of Influence, and a 40 Under 40 Most Influential Asian-Australian awardee.