Our Team
THECA Volunteers
THECA could not exist without the contribution of many volunteers as well as the committee members. They are involved in bushcare, children’s activities, workshops and field trips, projects, birdwalks, as well as the essential office and maintenance tasks needed. New volunteers are always welcome.
Committee Members
Our Committee members are indeed committed to environmental issues and to the community.
MARGARET DE WIT
Acting President
As the former local Councillor I have been involved with THECA and its predecessor since 1997. THECA is a great community resource. I am looking forward to working with the committee to make THECA even better. Not having environmental credentials I will do anything I can to support THECA’s programs.
Justin Watson
Vice President
Justin is the Director and Principal Ecologist of Gondwana Ecology Group, a company he established to provide specialist and professional ecological services. He is a Certified Environmental Practitioner with the Environment Institute Australia and New Zealand and committee member of the Queensland Environmental Law Association. His ecological experience in Australia extends across all States and he has worked internationally and in remote areas.
Margaret Palmer
Secretary
Margaret has worked with the Commonwealth government on issues relating to the environment and Indigenous affairs. She currently volunteers with the Moggill Creek Catchment Group as well as THECA, and with Milpera High School, helping migrants and refugees with reading English.
Alan Anderson
Treasurer
Alan is a Chartered Accountant with over 40 years professional experience. He has been involved in Landcare groups for the past 25 years and is a former Land For Wildlife rural property owner.
Jocelyne Bridier
John Griffiths
Sameer Punde
RACHEL GRIFFITHS
Education Officer
With 40 years of experience as a teacher and educational consultant and author, Rachel is a founding member of THECA. With involvement in all aspects of THECA, she has a special interest and expertise in running educational programs for children.
VOLUNTEERS
These volunteer members have taken on responsibilities for specific areas and projects.
Linda Cartmill
Newsletter Editor
Linda is a Queensland occupational therapist who upgraded her writing and scientific skills with a Master of Philosophy degree in 2006. A lifelong association with Lamington and other National Parks has been the inspiration for her commitment to environmental issues.
john blackwood
Membership Officer
ANNELISE MACHEN
Mother of Millions Club
RAY CARMAN
Librarian
KAY SMITH
Office Assistant
GREG SIEPEN
Greg has responsibility for arranging speakers for monthly meetings.
He has worked in the wildlife conservation and natural resource management field for over 30 years, mostly dealing with public relations and working extensively with community groups and landholders.
