The Team
Meet the team - our fabulous staff, board of directors and advisory group.
Our team - Dedicated and passionate
Briana Kennedy
Head of Campaigns & Digital
Briana has a passion for the environment, climate communication, intersectionality and climate justice. She knows the power of storytelling to connect to the hearts others, in all her work at 1 Million Women, hosting her community radio show or sharing music. In her spare time, Briana can be found outside — never far from the ocean.
Eva Baxter
Video Content Creator
Eva discovered a passion for climate action as a local news reporter in regional Australia, working across print, digital and television. She covered topics from natural disasters to the energy transition, sparking the desire to get involved with advocacy. She is inspired by the power of social media, especially video content, to spread knowledge through communities.
Lauren Chatterton
Content & Social Media
Lauren calls herself a global citizen who places sustainability at the forefront of her work. Living in four different countries has allowed her to understand the global complexity as well as interconnectedness of the environmental movement. Her academic background in Multimedia, Media and Culture and International Development has allowed her to turn her passions into tangible actions for change. She understands that a single voice can speak volumes, no matter the background. Lauren is inspired by art, politics, books and has a thirst for knowledge. But her happy place is somewhere in nature surrounded by the trees and sun.
Natalie Isaacs
Founder & CEO
Our fearless leader since founding 1 Million Women in 2009. Nat inspires the uninspirable to make positive changes in their own lives. Under Natalie's leadership 1 Million Women has been built from scratch into what it is today - a powerful beautiful and bold movement of 1,000,000 women and girls and counting.
Bhavika Agnihotri
Adviser
Bhavika assists with budgets and planning into the future. Her experience is in transformative leadership and strategic planning. Recognised for a people-first approach that fosters a culture of trust, accountability, collaboration and innovation.
Paula Brodie
Head of Program Integration, Tenders, and Grants at The Y NSW.
Paula is a seasoned program and project management professional with over two decades of experience delivering complex projects and strategic initiatives in the events and venue management industry. Holding a Bachelor's degree in Social Ecology, a Graduate Certificate in Ecotourism and currently pursuing a Master’s in Environmental Advocacy, Paula is driven by a vision of a fairer, more sustainable future.
Tara Hunt
Co-CEO - in loving memory
In Loving memory of our beautiful Tara - 12 Oct,1962 - 28 May, 2017. Tara walked the talk. She never stopped believing in the power of women to change the world and she worked so hard at 1MW mobilising everyone she possibly could. Tara's passion for 1MW will live on through everything we do.
Our Board - They make it happen
Megan Argyriou
1 Million Women Board Chair
For the last 14 years of my 25+ year career, I have led the design and delivery of high-impact climate initiatives across Australia, Southeast Asia and the Pacific, with a particular focus on the nexus between decarbonisation and economic development. I am a strategic and visionary leader, driven by a deep respect for the power of systems thinking to unlock the potential for transformational solutions to climate change and other crises. I am mission-oriented, committed to playing an impactful role in the orderly transition to a climate safe, biodiverse and just future.
Dr Samantha Graham
State of Mind, Founder and CEO
Dr Samantha Graham is Director, Stormlight Consulting. With a long term focus on upskilling Executive and Senior Leadership Teams (along with the odd sporting team) Sams purpose has been to give leaders greater resilience, productivity and creativity so they can collectively lift their performance and simultaneously reduce their stress and anxiety.
Lorena Aguilar
Executive Director Kaschak Institute for Social Justice for Women and Girls
Global leader passionate about inclusion and sustainable development issues, with over three decades of experience integrating social and gender considerations across initiatives, providing strategic contributions to national and international policies, and generating knowledge.
Michelle Rawson
Executive Director, Founder
With a background and over 20 years experience working as a Clinical Psychologist, Michelle has been a tireless campaigner for climate, lobbying all levels of Government to take stronger action.
Paula Brodie
Head of Program Integration, Tenders, and Grants at The Y NSW.
Paula is a seasoned program and project management professional with over two decades of experience delivering complex projects and strategic initiatives in the events and venue management industry. Holding a Bachelor's degree in Social Ecology, a Graduate Certificate in Ecotourism and currently pursuing a Master’s in Environmental Advocacy, Paula is driven by a vision of a fairer, more sustainable future.
Natalie Isaacs
1 Million Women founder and CEO
Our fearless leader since founding 1 Million Women in 2009. Nat inspires the uninspirable to make positive changes in their own lives. Under Natalie's leadership 1 Million Women has been built from scratch into what it is today - a powerful beautiful and bold movement of 1,000,000 women and girls and counting.
Our Advisory group - Making a genuine difference
Prof Lesley Hughes
Our 1 Million Women Climate Advisor
Lesley is an expert on the impacts of climate change on species and ecosystems. She is a councillor with The Climate Council and has over 25 years of researching and communicating the science of climate change. We are so grateful to have Lesley on the team. She brings clarity to our thinking and helps our community navigate their thinking on big climate decisions or news or COP or IPCC outcomes.
Nicki Hutley
Our 1 Million Women Economics Adviser
Over three decades, Nicki has provided economic and policy advice to governments, private sector and NFPs. Nicki is passionate about climate change and has worked extensively on issues such as Emissions Trading Schemes, Feed-in tariffs, and waste policy. Nicki has been a 1MW ambassador since the begnning and was a 1MW board director for 4 years. Nicki has given us clarity in our thinking for many years and we are forever grateful for that.
Wendy McCarthy AO
Company Director & Business Public Sector Mentor
Wendy McCarthy is mentor to 1MW Founder Natalie Isaacs and has been part of the 1MW since the beginning. She was a founding advisory board member and ambassador and her wisdom and advice has helped shape Nats thinking over the years. She is an Advisor to, The Front Project | Founding Member, Chief Executive Women, NSW Women’s Electoral Lobby Patron, Sydney Women's Fund | Ambassador, 1 Million Women | Advisor, Grace Papers
Anita Jacoby
Media specialist
Anita is one of Australia’s most experienced TV executives and media leaders. She is an award-winning TV Producer; Chair, ABC Advisory Council, NED @CEWAus @acmadotgov, @WIM_Aus @documentaryaustralia, Author: ‘Secrets Beyond the Screen'. Anita is a mentor to 1MW founder Natalie Isaacs advising her on all things media. She has been part of 1MW since day one and a treasured friend.
