Our Team
People For Nature harnesses the power of people and the strength of collaboration and science to take meaningful steps to create a more resilient planet and sustainable future.
We’re on a mission to empower all Australians to actively protect biodiversity and build climate resilience. We champion a citizen-centred approach, empowering communities to take action through education, action and science. Nature belongs to everyone, and we share a collective responsibility to safeguard it for future generations.
Founded by three Certified Environmental Practitioners (CEnvP): Audrey Barucchi, Dr Fanny De Busserolles, and Olivia Woosnam, People For Nature brings together a group of like-minded individuals and organisations. Together we’re all working towards the goal of keeping the planet habitable for all.
Read on to find out more about the amazing people who are helping us create positive ecological change.
Meet Our Board
Kylie Flament | Chair
Kylie Flament is an award-winning social enterprise leader and sustainability expert with experience across corporate, government, and not-for-profit sectors. She currently serves as the CEO of the Social Enterprise Council of NSW & ACT and as an Expert in Residence at iAccelerate, University of Wollongong. Her extensive board experience and commitment to sustainable, community-driven outcomes enrich People For Nature’s mission, driving ethical, impactful change while fostering strong governance and transparency.
Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylieflament/
Shiva Prasad Bebarta | Treasurer
Shiva Prasad Bebarta is an experienced global senior executive, specialised in managing complex financial services transformations. He has successfully led many large-scale initiatives for major financial institutions across Asia, the Americas, Europe, and Australia. Shiva is currently a partner at consulting firm Deeply Digital, advising clients in the banking and superfunds sector. He brings deep expertise in strategic leadership, digital innovation, and change management and a strong passion for purpose-driven work. His financial services expertise and extensive board experience in the NFP sector make him a valuable addition to the People for Nature board.
Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shivabebarta/
Audrey Barucchi | Co-Founder & CEO
A Certified Environmental Practitioner and purpose-driven executive with an MBA in Global Management, Audrey has extensive experience in cleantech, conservation, scientific communications, and sustainability project management. Based in Brisbane, she is a passionate wildlife advocate dedicated to fostering community engagement for biodiversity conservation and driving educational initiatives that inspire action.
Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/audrey-barucchi/
Dr Fanny de Busserolles | Co-Founder & Board Member
Fanny is a Certified Environmental Practitioner with a PhD in Animal Biology and Neuroscience. After more than a decade in academia researching the sensory ecology of marine animals, she transitioned into conservation and community engagement. Based in Brisbane, she is a passionate advocate for sustainability and wildlife, committed to raising environmental awareness and inspiring meaningful action.
Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fanny-de-busserolles-phd/
Olivia Woosnam | Co-Founder & Board Member
Olivia is a Certified Environmental Practitioner with a Master’s in Environmental Management. After shaping the SDGs at the UN, she specialised in Koala research in Brisbane. She developed non-invasive genetic tools for Koala conservation, now adapted for citizen science. Olivia is committed to empowering local communities and First Nations people to lead Koala research and recovery strategies.
Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliviawoosnam/
Mylene Turban | Non-Executive Director
Mylène graduated with a Master’s in chemical engineering and worked across the solar and water treatment industry for two years before switching to climate consulting. After learning the intricacies, but also the limits of carbon accounting to drive positive change, she shifted gears to join the University of New South Wales as a Manager for sustainability engagement. With a special interest in public education and regeneration, Mylène co-led Climate Fresk Australia and is a Director at Regen Sydney to implement the doughnut economics model in Sydney.
Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/myleneturban0803/
Germain Briand | Non-Executive Director
Germain reconnects people with nature through innovation. After 12 years in petroleum, he founded Urban Canopee, pioneering Nature-Based Placemaking in Australia. Now leading the Bio… Group, his ventures include Aglae (luminescent plants), Glowee (bioluminescent lighting), Luminokrom (paint), and Gunter’s Fables (books). Guided by nature’s wisdom, Germain drives environmental and societal change.
Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/germain-briand/
Meet Our Team Members
Andres De Saavedra | Chief Innovation Officer
With expertise in digital systems, machine learning, and impact dashboards, Andres develops websites, apps, and digital assets that enhance community engagement and measure conservation outcomes. Currently focused on applied analytics, machine learning, and AI, he empowers People For Nature to leverage technology, brand, and data for impact.
Aye Verckens | Marketing & Communications Leader
Aye has more than 20 years’ experience working in Communications and Marketing across Europe and Australia. She’s worked mainly in B2B technology and corporate organisations; more recently she’s moved into the sustainability space. Passionate about increasing awareness of climate change and driving climate action, she’s excited to support People For Nature in its mission of reconnecting people with nature through education, action, and impact.
Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aye-verckens/
Jonathan Handschuh | Climate Biodiversity Literacy Facilitator
Jonathan has been a Climate Fresk facilitator since 2022 and a Biodiversity Collage facilitator since 2024. He is driven by a strong will to prove to his children that we can be part of the solution to the climate crisis. His aim is to expand climate and biodiversity literacy as wide as possible to help create that critical mass of responsible people who will shift the system and challenge the status quo.
“Being an ambassador for People For Nature offers me an amazing platform to spread awareness on the climate and biodiversity crisis whilst being supported by an incredible bunch of people. I love being part of this community. It brings me strength and perseverance to keep pushing when it sometimes feels like we are not making any progress.”
Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-handschuh
Meet our Ambassadors
Ambassadors are the heart of our initiative, running workshops year-round and reaching people of all ages, from schools and communities to businesses. Together, we’re helping to bridge knowledge gaps, inspire action, and create a more sustainable future for all.
Meet Aish
Climate Fresk facilitator, Perth
Meet Sholihah
Climate Fresk, Biodiversity Collage, and Circular Economy Collage Facilitator, Melbourne
Meet Carole
Climate Fresk, Biodiversity Collage, Sydney
Meet Carmelo
Climate Fresk and Biodiversity Collage facilitator, NSW
Meet Stéphane
Climate Fresk Facilitator
Meet Bruce
Climate Fresk Facilitator, VIC
Meet Ewa
Climate Fresk and Biodiversity Collage facilitator, NSW
About Our Ambassador Program
Our Ambassador Program is part of a rapidly growing movement, with ambassadors across the country working to spread climate and biodiversity education, action and impact. Through this program, passionate people are trained and empowered to host workshops that drive meaningful action and understanding of environmental issues.
If you’re interested in hosting a workshop or becoming an ambassador, get in touch and join us in making a difference!
