Our Team

Peter is a former Four Corners reporter and foreign correspondent, working in the Middle East, Europe, Africa and the Americas. His investigative and leadership skills have guided NOFF from inception. His presentation skills have made NOFF the authoritative voice to government, business and community in Tasmania and the mainland.

Lisa is an editor and writer on award-winning books. She has produced and presented environmental radio programs and campaigned on environmental issues. Having worked on political campaigns in WA, she brings political insight to NOFF in addition to writing, communication, publicity and campaigning skills. A graduate of UWA she holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Writing.

As a consultant to governments, universities and businesses in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore, Glenn contributes specialist knowledge in research, and document and information management. He also has expertise in project management, IT software development and implementation, and policy development. He has a degree in History, a postgraduate Diploma in Librarianship (UNSW) and a Masters in electronic document management (RMIT).

Based on the mainland but having grown up in coastal Tasmania, Matthew has strong family connections to the island. His early professional background in national tourism operations and regional hospitality led into small business development and real estate. Now focussed on commercial property and privately held company investment, Matthew helps bring processes and funding opportunities that are expanding our reach.

Paul is a farmer on the Huon River, a former Huon Valley Councillor, a recent Tasmanian Landcarer of the Year and a finalist in Tasmanian Volunteer awards. He is a Life Member of the Tasmanian Greens, Life Member of the Huon Art Exhibitions Group and co-founder of Friends of Randall's Bay Coastcare (1998).

Alan has developed national award-winning mentoring programs as a teacher of English Literature and as a senior manager of a large high school. He worked on the re-election of Senator Scott Ludlam and on campaigns to save the wetlands and forests of WA and Tasmania. His strengths are ideas/creativity, communications, marketing and writing. Alan has a Philosophy and Politics degree (Swansea, UK) and a Diploma of Teaching.

Simon Crerar is a career journalist, currently editor-in-chief of Melbourne-based Private Media's SmartCompany. Previously, he was the founding editor and then GM of BuzzFeed Australia. He began his career at The Times, and has also worked for the SMH and News Corp Australia, plus Friends of the Earth's media team in London. A proud Scot, bushwalker and scuba diver, he was a member of the Salmon Farm Monitoring Group in the 1990s.

Dan has a 25 year background in television and film production before concentrating on nature conservation and activism. He has led campaigns to protect takayna / Tarkine's natural and cultural heritage and the integrity of Tasmania's World Heritage Area from inappropriate commercial development. A keen bushwalker, he has a passion for Tasmania's wild places. He is currently manager of the Kuno Earth Media Centre and a political Adviser.

Jess brings energy, drive and campaign skills to NOFF with a background in events and marketing for not-for-profit organisations. Her experience includes public event organisation, volunteer management, site management, community development along with skills in web design, visual assets and content creation. Jess holds an Honours degree in Fine Arts from the University of Newcastle.

Co-founder of The Greens and The Wilderness Society, founder of Bush Heritage Australia, former Senator Bob Brown generously contributes his vast experience, wisdom and inspiration to the campaign.