The AMCS team works across locations in Australia, fighting on the community’s behalf to protect our precious oceans. Our team has a mixture of expertise – we are scientists, researchers, communicators, campaigners and fundraisers. We are overseen by a Board with representatives from business, science, industry, government and the education sector.
We value integrity, courage, commitment and solidarity. Together, we share a passion for the future of our blue planet.
Our Staff
Darren Kindleysides
Chief Executive Officer
Whaling Campaign Manager
Brisbane
Campaigns
![]() Adele PedderMarine Campaign Manager Darwin |
![]() Adrian MederMarine Campaigner Margaret River |
![]() David CazzulinoGreat Barrier Reef Community Campaigner Cairns |
![]() Imogen Zethoven AOStrategic Director Sydney |
Jason FowlerNT Marine Campaign Coordinator Darwin |
![]() Jimmy CordwellMarine Campaigner Brisbane |
![]() Dr Leonardo GuidaSenior Shark Campaigner Brisbane |
![]() Dr Lissa SchindlerGreat Barrier Reef Campaign Manager Brisbane |
Sascha RustGood Fish Program Manager Melbourne |
Sharnie ConnellSydney Marine Campaigner Sydney |
Tooni MahtoSenior Fisheries Campaigner Melbourne |
Operations & Supporter Care
Anna FrankeOperations Coordinator Brisbane |
![]() Kellie IrelandOperations Manager Brisbane |
![]() Julie LabzinSupporter Coordinator Brisbane |
![]() Maryanne MajorDatabase Officer Sydney |
Renee WeidenhoferFundraising and Supporter Admin. Coordinator Brisbane |
Tina DalbyFinance Officer North Queensland |
Communications & Fundraising
Emma MorganMajor Relationships Specialist Melbourne |
Ingrid NeilsonCommunications and Relationships Manager Sydney |
Jacinta McLennanFundraising Manager Brisbane |
Nadia RazzhigaevaDigital Communications Officer Brisbane |
Rebecca HayDigital Fundraising Officer Brisbane |
Felicity ShandDirect Marketing Coordinator Brisbane |
Shane CucowSenior Communications Strategist Brisbane |
Our Board
Nick HeathPresident Queensland |
Mary-Ann PattisonSecretary Queensland |
Erina KilmoreTreasurer Queensland |
Alison JohnsonGeneral Member New South Wales/Spain |
Dr Jill StJohnGeneral Member Victoria |
Dr David NeilGeneral Member Queensland |
Jason HincksGeneral Member New South Wales |
Our Patron
Tim Winton, beloved Australian author, is a dedicated supporter of our oceans and committed environmentalist. In 2002, he donated his $25,000 prize money from the Western Australian Premier’s Award to the Save Ningaloo Reef Campaign. In June 2011, after a long campaign by AMCS and our conservation colleagues, the Ningaloo Coast was listed as World Heritage by the United Nations. This campaign was another great success for the Society, thanks in no small part to our Patron, of whom we are very proud.
Tim has been declared a Living Treasure by the National Trust and was made an ‘Australia Post Australian Legend’ for his outstanding contribution to the social and cultural life of Australia. Winton writes about Australia’s coasts and oceans like no other. He plays an active role in most of our campaigns, particularly marine sanctuaries, sustainable seafood and shark conservation.
He is our perfect patron.
Tribute to Felicity Wishart
Australia’s environment movement mourns the loss of Felicity ‘Flic’ Wishart – who passed away in her sleep on 20 July 2015, aged 50.
Flic passed away during her time as the AMCS Great Barrier Reef Campaign Director.
Flic was one of Australia’s leading conservationists and was a great and inspiring champion for the planet, the cause she dedicated her life to.