Who We Are

Ann was Monique Ryan’s campaign manager for her successful 2022 election win. Ann served as President of the Australian Political Studies Association and was a political science professor at Melbourne Uni.

Ann Capling - Convenor

Barney Lewer - Executive Director

Barney has 20+ years orchestrating climate and social justice movements in Australia and overseas. He has led organising at 38 Degrees, Greenpeace, and was part of Climate 200's breakthrough 2022 Federal Election campaign.

Cam worked on Cathy McGowan’s successful independent campaigns in 2013 and 2016. He is co-founder of community energy retailer Indigo Power and is passionate about community-led solutions to climate change.

Cam Klose - Board Director

Kate was the independent candidate for Mornington in Victoria where she came within a few hundred votes of winning. She is a medical doctor and founder of the organisation Healthy Futures, which facilitates healthcare workers to take action on climate change based on health grounds.

Dr. Kate Lardner - Board

Caitlin Gordon-King - Organising Lead

Caitlin is a community engagement specialist mobilising grassroots campaigns across Australia's non-profit and advocacy landscape. She is a leading strategist and practitioner of organising in Australia.