Our Staff

Simon Copland

Executive Director

Simon was raised in Canberra and has been passionate about the environment for his entire life. He has a long history in the Australian climate movement. Most recently he was the Executive Director at Pedal Power ACT where he led campaigns to boost active travel investment in the territory. He worked for 350.org Australia, where he helped organise a climate tour of Pacific Islanders to Australia, which included a blockade of the Newcastle Coal Port. Simon also has a PhD through the Australian National University. 

In his spare time, Simon does some amateur powerlifting, nature walking and SCUBA diving, and is a David Bowie fanatic.

Grit Schuster

Office Manager

Brooke Farr

Fundraising and Events Manager

Brooke was born and raised in Newcastle, NSW before moving to Canberra in 2017. She is currently studying a Bachelor of Environment and Sustainability at the ANU, majoring in Biodiversity Conservation and Resource and Environmental Management. Brooke has a background in event management and education and is passionate about making environmentalism creative, exciting and accessible for all, and bringing communities together to champion sustainable living and environmental action. 

In her spare time, Brooke is an avid surfer, musician, all-round adrenaline junkie and people-person who loves any chance to share her love of nature and sustainability with her friends, family and community. 

Jahnavi Samprathi

Communications Manager

Jahnavi (she/her) has lived in Canberra all her life and is currently completing a double Bachelor’s degree in Environment and Sustainability and International Relations at the ANU. Jahnavi has been volunteering for environmental causes since school, and is passionate about environmental and climate justice work. 

As a Woman of Colour, Jahnavi is working towards making the environmental activism space an inclusive and respectful movement that incorporates and advocates for diverse perspectives. 

Outside of work, Jahnavi is a keen football player and enjoys embroidery. 

Our Board