Our Team

Russell Landcare Trust’s mahi wouldn’t be possible without the incredible people out in the field and behind-the-scenes!

Our People

Russell Landcare Trust is guided by a dedicated team of local conservationists and community members.

Ella van Gool

General Manager

Nik Minchin

Trustee & Technical Advisor

Todd Warrander

Field Manager

Ben Wood

Trapper

Alex Ough Dealy

Communications Coordinator

Serena Collins

Trapper

Nam Ponnath

Regeneration Coordinator

Olivia Milliken

Trapper

Depot Weka

Director of claw-sitivity

Kerry Mulligan

Volunteer Coordinator

William Fuller

Trustee (Chair)

Victoria Froude

Trustee (Ecologist)

Chris Richmond

Trustee

Denise Ellis

Trustee

Helen Ough Dealy

Trustee

David Mckenzie

Trustee

John Russell

Trustee (Treasurer)

Nik Minchin

Trustee & Technical Advisor

Our Mahi

Learn more about the conservation mahi we’re working on across the Russell peninsula through community-driven action.

Predator Free 2025 trapping team out in the field in Tapeka - Russell Landcare Trust
Two volunteers planting native birds to restore the native habitat - Russell Landcare Trust
Group of volunteers stand next to spinifex plantings on Long Beach in Russell - Russell Landcare Trust