Our people

Rendere employs a small team of nature-lovers with skills in strategic planning, administration and communications. The team provides practical support to a range of organisations strategically aligned to Rendere's vision and mission.
JIM PHILLIPSON

JIM PHILLIPSON

Rendere Trust Founder and Strategic Director

Jim is a well-known and respected environmental philanthropist and influential leader in the eNgo space. Read Jim’s profile on the Australian Environmental Grantmakers Network’s website.

KATE GREEN

KATE GREEN

Relationship Manager

Kate has worked internationally in conservation funding, capacity-building and community engagement, including roles with Galapagos Conservation Trust, BirdLife and CERES. At Rendere, she supports cross-sector collaboration to enhance collective learning and impact and ensures resources reach transformational environmental initiatives.

ROBYN GOWER

ROBYN GOWER

Communications Lead

Robyn coordinates all facets of our communications hub, encompassing Rendere, BioDiversity Legacy and other organisations aligned to the EcoLands Collective. Profile HERE

HEATHER PHILLIPSON

HEATHER PHILLIPSON

Co-founder and EcoGipps Land Steward

Heather coordinates all conservation activities for the EcoGipps venture, a 1,000 acre landholding entity soon to be donated to BioDiversity Legacy.

DAVID PHILLIPSON

DAVID PHILLIPSON

Director

Bringing experience in finance, management, and IT, David helps drive Rendere’s impact. David is deeply committed to protecting and restoring the environment. With Australia leading the world in mammal extinctions, urgent action is needed to reverse this trend.
Rendere is dedicated to supporting and empowering Australians in this mission.

GABI STRAUSS

GABI STRAUSS

Finance Manager

Gabi also works across several Rendere -aligned organisations. Read her profile on the Biodiversity Legacy website.

PHILLIPSON FAMILY

The whole Phillipson family is involved in Rendere and associated projects, providing strategic planning, website and other support (read more about the family HERE). Pictured (L to R): Jim  Phillipson, Kate Phillipson, Arlo Phillipson, Heather Phillipson, David Phillipson and Nitya Phillipson.

LOUISE SPENSLEY

LOUISE SPENSLEY

Trust Administrator

Lou plays a crucial role in coordinating and administrating all Rendere activities, supporting staff and establishing not-for-profit structures via the EcoLands Collective.