CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Jason has 10+ years’ experience as a CEO of not-for-profit conservation organization’s in Canberra, including the Woodlands and Wetlands Trust and Greening Australia. In 2017 he completed a Churchill Fellowship to the United Kingdom where he explored leading practices in nature interpretation and visitor facilities and now shares those experiences influencing projects underway across Canberra, including in the River Corridor, to enhance the way we engage our communities locally to inspire conservation action.

PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Ange joined the team in February 2020 after nearly 15 years at Greening Australia delivering restoration programs with a focus on riparian and woodland ecosystems, community engagement and, in more recent years, management of GA teams across Victoria, Capital Region and Western Sydney. She has a passion for engaging community in the natural environment via hands-on and fun educational activities and is keen to see the Conservation Corridor utilised as an outdoor classroom and valued by all for its recreational, aesthetic, ecological and cultural values.

CARING FOR COUNTRY PROGRAM MANAGER

Tyson Joined the team as a Project Officer in August 2020 after leaving the Yarralumla Nursery. He is a proud Wiradjuri and Ngunnawal man. He has a strong passion for his culture and the land, immersing that into everyday life while educating and inspiring others. His main focus is managing the Caring for Country Team with hands on land management of the Corridor. He has a passion for traditional management of Country and working with the local Aboriginal community to bring back cultural fire to the landscape.

ECOLOGIST

Rachel joined the Trust in 2020 and is a conservation professional passionate about protecting threatened species and the ecosystems they depend on. She has experience leading and coordinating projects, delivering monitoring programs for Pink-tailed Worm-lizards, and supporting the conservation of critically endangered ecosystems such as Grassy Box Gum Woodland and Natural Temperate Grassland. Rachel believes people play a vital role in protecting these environments and enjoys working with communities to build awareness and inspire involvement in their care.

RESTORATION PROGRAM MANAGER

Bridie has been with the Trust since 2021. Bridie has a Bachelor of Environmental Science completed at Deakin University. Bridie is from regional Victoria and has previously worked for other not-for-profit organisations aiding in environmental restoration. Bridie has always been passionate about the environment and sustainability and is proud to be contributing to the management and restoration of the Conservation Corridor. 

CARING FOR COUNTRY TEAM LEADER

Kye joined the Ginninderry team in November 2022 as an Aboriginal ranger trainee. He is a proud Kamilaroi man (North-West NSW) with his grandparents coming from Euraba (great grandmother) and Boomi (great grandfather). He is living in Canberra on Ngunnawal Country he has a deep connection to his culture and respects Ngunnawal Country where he works. Kye completed year 12 and HSC at Canberra Grammar in 2021 and has completed a Certificate III in conservation and ecosystem management at CIT in 2022. He also has 4WD Training, Senior First Aid and venomous Snake and Reptile Handling.

REHABILITATION AND REPORTING OFFICER

Violet completed a Bachelor of Environmental Science at the end of 2022 at the University of Canberra. She first got involved with the Trust through work experience in February 2022 and continued as a casual ranger working weekends. Violet then stepped into the role of Rehabilitation and Reporting Officer at the end of 2022. She has always been passionate about conservation and protecting environmental values, so getting the chance to be involved in restoration projects at the Trust is very rewarding. Violet loves to share the unique natural values of the Corridor with visitors, and enjoys having a job where she can work outdoors in close proximity to the Murrumbidgee River.

CARING FOR COUNTRY RANGER

As a proud Ngunnawal and Yorta Yorta woman, Sheriden is a dedicated custodian of the land and waterways within Ngunnawal Country. Her work focuses on Caring for Country through a blend of deep cultural connection and formal expertise, having completed a Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management. Sheriden started working with the team early April 2026. She loves and respects her culture. For Ngunnawal people it’s about healing, identity, and passing on that fire to the next generation. She is keen to encourage more First Nations people to be on Country to restore the land how it once was.

CARING FOR COUNTRY RANGER

Djarwyn joined the Ginninderry team in April 2026 as a Caring for Country Ranger. He is a proud Wiradjuri man with a deep passion for his culture and a strong commitment to restoring and managing the land. Djarwyn previously completed a Certificate III in Civil Plant Operations and is currently studying towards a Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management.

CASUAL RANGER

After completing her Bachelors of Commerce in 2008 & Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration in 2011, Dimple moved from India to Australia in 2013. As a current Ginninderry local, Dimple was “overwhelmed to get an opportunity to join the Ginninderry Conservation Trust”. Dimple loves being out in nature and thinks it is the best way to connect to the real you. She loves talking and sharing with people what she has learnt over the past 6 months about the Corridor. “It is an absolute pleasure to be part of a great team and looking forward to learning more every day. Creating more awareness about the track and enjoying what we have in the Corridor is something I look forward to.”

CASUAL RANGER

Jack started with the Trust in 2025 shortly after making the move from Sydney, where he worked with NSW Health for a number of years. Jack is currently completing a Cert IV in Work Health Safety. Having grown up in the Blue Mountains, Jack has an inherent affinity for nature and the unique relationship between conservation and community. Jack is also an avid birdwatcher who will happily tell anyone willing to listen (and even those unwilling) where they should go to look for the Corridor’s many native birds. “Because the Corridor’s tracks are so varied in both terrain and habitat, each walk is a great opportunity to see everything from thornbills flitting between the Callitris, to falcons stalking the grasses!”

CASUAL RANGER

Kieran first became involved with the team in February 2022 through work experience while completing a Bachelor of Environmental Science at the University of Canberra. He has since continued with the Trust as a weekend ranger. Kieran is passionate about wildlife and habitat conservation. He takes pride in caring for the Conservation Corridor and helping to showcase this area to visitors along the walking track through sharing knowledge about the native environment.

CASUAL RANGER

Lachlan joined the team in 2025 after participating in the SPARK Ginninderry Training and Employment Initiative, under a Conservation and Ecosystem Management Taster Program. He is currently completing a Certificate III in this area. Lachlan is passionate about conservation and habitat restoration. He is fascinated by the unique relationship the Corridor and the Trust have with the wider Ginninderry community, and is excited to be a part of it. Lachlan enjoys acquiring and sharing knowledge about the natural world: "The Corridor has so many varied environments to experience. I really relish the opportunity to help look after it for the Canberra community." 

CASUAL RANGER

Poppy joined the team in 2025 after graduating from the SPARK Ginninderry Training and Employment initiative, completing a taster program in Conservation and Ecosystem Management. Poppy is now undertaking the full Certificate III. Poppy has a passion for nature and is enthusiastic in sharing her knowledge about plants and animals.

CASUAL RANGER

Saru is a passionate and adventure-seeking individual from Nepal. With a bachelor's degree in IT, she is currently pursuing a master's degree in IT at UC. Saru finds immense joy in exploring new places and connecting with the wonders of nature. “There's something captivating about venturing into unfamiliar territories and immersing myself in the serenity of natural environments. It's in these moments that I truly feel alive and connected to the world around me. I find great pleasure in bringing people from various backgrounds together. By fostering understanding and celebrating our differences, I believe we can create a more harmonious and interconnected world.”

CASUAL RANGER

Shama moved to Australia in 2019 after completing her Masters and Bachelors of IT in India. Shama is a local Ginninderry resident and joined the Trust team in January 2023 as a casual ranger working weekends. Stepping into a role with the Trust, Shama is passionate about working in the Conservation Corridor closer to nature. She is excited to be apart of the Ginninderry Trust Team. Shama enjoys conversing with others and imparting the knowledge she has gained about the Corridor over the past few months.