Meet The Team!

Annette Anderson

ResourceSmart Schools Coordinator

I am the Coordinator for the Eastern Alliance for Sustainable Learning (EASL) and the ResourceSmart Schools program across Eastern Metro Melbourne. I love insects (!), have been involved in ecology, biodiversity and sustainability research for 15 years and sustainability education for 5 years. I co-founded Environmental Education for Kids (EEK!) with a passion to engage school students and the broader community with their local waterways, biodiversity and associated issues. I am passionate about a sustainable future and believe that we need to educate, engage and facilitator schools and community to achieve this.

As the EASL and ResourceSmart Schools Coordinator, I am really excited to work with our Facilitators and local councils to help schools on their sustainability journey.

Cindy McFarlane

ResourceSmart Schools Facilitator for Maroondah and Yarra Ranges Councils

Hi Everyone, my name is Cindy McFarlane, I’m a ResourceSmart Schools Facilitator for Yarra Ranges and Maroondah regions. My recent history includes working in Tertiary Education, and the Water Industry providing educational sessions on healthy waterways and the wise use of water resources. I also teach Permaculture and Sustainable Workplace Practices at a tertiary level. Personally, I have been practicing sustainable living for many years, and I am a passionate gardener. I am excited to be joining the team to help engage schools and their community in sustainable resource use, and improving biodiversity.

Emma Ham

ResourceSmart Schools Facilitator for Boroondara and Whitehorse Councils.

Lovely to meet you, my name is Emma. I am the ResourceSmart Schools facilitator for Whitehorse and Boroondara. I studied Environmental Management, chasing a lifelong dream of becoming a reporter on ‘Totally Wild’! I have experience in habitat restoration and environmental education, where I presented ‘Healthy Rivers, Healthy Bays’ to school and community groups. I was also part of one of Australia’s largest outdoor retailers where I sold bikes, eventually, moving into buying, sourcing hardgoods for over 25 stores. A fascinating insight into global production. I’m now proud to support local manufacturing and slow fashion, working with a Melbourne fashion designer. I love swimming in the ocean, hiking over mountains and adventures with my children. I am passionate about environmental education and look forward to helping you embed sustainability in your school!

Ashlee Lambton

ResourceSmart Schools Facilitator for Knox, Monash, and Manningham Councils.

Hi all! My name is Ashlee Lambton, and I’m the ResourceSmart Schools Facilitator for schools in the Knox, Manningham, and Monash council regions. My background is in Biological sciences, with most of my professional experience in science communication. Having worked for Melbourne water, and PrimeSci as a presenter of environmental and scientific incursions and excursions. For 4 years I worked in schools engagement with Swinburne University and the In2science Peer Mentoring which focused on bridging the gaps of disadvantage in STEM tertiary education, and careers opportunities. I am excited to continue my journey in supporting schools, teachers and students with a sustainability lens through RSS.