Meet the Team

Our team is small but mighty, made up of seasoned campaigners, policy enthusiasts, and passionate advocates dedicated to a safer future for all Australians. 

Jo Dodds,
President and Co-Founder

Jo came to climate advocacy after many years working in community and social services including as a family counsellor and as a journalist with ABC South East. These roles and her current work as an Official Visitor with NSW Health (mental health) and previously as a councillor with Bega Valley Shire Council, mean she has a broad and very personal understanding of the strengths and vulnerabilities of her community. Having experienced the Tathra and District Fire of March 2018 and the 2019-2020 fires of “Black Summer”, Jo is determined to use her skills as a communicator and advocate to call for climate action and to help others raise their concerns for community, homes, livelihoods and the environment.

Serena Joyner,
CEO

Serena is an experienced community organiser, facilitator and project manager with deep expertise in supporting patient and carer advocates to make positive change in the health system. Living in the Blue Mountains with her volunteer firefighter husband she has witnessed the impact of loss and threat to her community from bushfires, and seen first hand the impact of climate change on lives and communities. Serena has been an active leader in the not-for-profit space helping to found and lead the Blue Mountains Ukulele Group and Festival, Resilient Blue Mountains, the Festival of Resilience and Macquarie Alliance for Climate.

Angela Frimberger,
Government Relations Advisor

Angela has always cared deeply about the environment. That love naturally grew throughout her career as a biologist and veterinarian where she gained experience as a researcher and small business owner.
In her local area, Angela is active with the Energy Forever Community Renewable Energy Project and Business Port Macquarie (Chamber of Commerce). Angela also helped co-found and served as Deputy Chair of Veterinarians for Climate Action. Although already a climate advocate when her home was threatened by bushfire in November 2019, the experience crystallised Angela's commitment to doing all she can to help protect the environment. 

Ellen Burbidge,
Communications & Digital Organiser

Ellen has a Bachelor in Film & Television and a performing arts background. With experience in presenting, filmmaking and podcast production, Ellen has dedicated her skills to advocating for climate action and environmental protection.
Working with organisations such as The Juice Media, Defend the Wild and Friends of the Earth, Ellen has produced impactful viral online content, campaigns and documentaries.
Having experienced the devastating bushfires of 2019-20 near her hometown on the South Coast of NSW, Ellen is committed to amplifying the voices of bushfire affected community members and supporting them to tell their stories.