Impacts and Benefits

• Led Monash University’s Green Impact Program since 2021, expanding it to one of the largest in the world with 412 participants and 68 groups.
• Established a BYO Container Scheme, involving 100 students and influencing sustainability practices in campus food vendors.
• Developed and installed pollinator habitats made from recycled materials, enhancing urban biodiversity at Clayton Campus.

Leadership and Engagement

• Secured funding and implemented over 40 bespoke sustainability projects, including greenhouses, food garden beds, and cross-faculty recycling systems.
• Facilitated partnerships with Fairtrade Aus/NZ, Brainwave Bikes, local councils, and various sustainability organisations to enhance Monash’s sustainability initiatives.

Wider Societal Impact

• Pioneered Monash University’s first ‘My Green Labs’ program, setting the stage for all Monash labs to achieve certification.
• Promoted active transport and circular economy initiatives through partnerships with UniRide, Brainwave Bikes, and local councils.
• Actively involved in community sustainability events, including Clean Up Australia, Plastic Free July, and habitat restoration efforts with the Mornington Peninsula Koala Conservation group.

Achievements

• Nominated for the Executive Director’s Staff Excellence Award in 2023, recognising outstanding contributions to Monash University’s strategic goals.
• Led the development of the Monash Net Zero Precincts project and various sustainability engagement initiatives, impacting over 1000 students annually.
• Supervised the Monash Green Steps program, mentoring approximately 30 students each year in sustainability practices.