Our Team

OzFish founder Craig has been leading the protection and restoration of fish habitat throughout Australia for over 35 years. He has led ground-breaking work in fish passage restoration, wetland rehabilitation, environmental flow delivery for fish, river resnagging and acid sulphate soil management.  He has been responsible for the advancement of recreational fishers undertaking river health projects…

Cassie is driven by a passion for sustainable resources, a love of fishing and her farming background. Her career spans 20 years in aquatic habitat restoration and sustainable agriculture projects, predominantly in NSW and Queensland. She has a wealth of knowledge in community-driven conservation from her experience working with WetlandCare Australia and more recently with…

Tim has 20 years of experience in senior and executive roles in media spanning TV, Radio, Digital and Sports Marketing across regional Australia. Starting his career in media sales before moving into senior roles, he has led media teams across multiple states, negotiated sponsorship deals in AFL, NRL, Rugby Union, Motorsport, Golf, and fundraised for two…

Jeff is OzFish’s national Director of Habitat Programs, he heads up our Habitat Project Team across Australia who are busy guiding recreational fisher effort in a broad range of fish habitat restoration and citizen science activities. Jeff is a long-time supporter of OzFIsh and a passionate advocate for sustainable fishing and restoration. Jeff brings with…

Born in Perth and raised in New Zealand, Victoria relocated to Northern NSW at the beginning of 2020.  Victoria began her career in finance working on the trading floor for BP in London. When she returned to New Zealand, she completed her Bachelor of Business in Accounting and Management and began working for the New…

Melissa leads the Communication and Engagement team. They collaborate with the Habitats team, partners and media to get OzFish’s messages to the right people, at the right time, to support and inspire Australians to take action for the waterways they love. Melissa is passionate about native wildlife, food sovereignty, community campaigning, and innovative approaches to…

Based in East Gippsland (arguably the best fishing in Victoria!), Caitlin is a passionate angler and outdoorswoman. Having grown up on farms, Caitlin’s connection to land and water was well established before the love affair with fishing began, and if she’s not out fishing, you’ll find her podcasting, writing and sharing fishing content online. With…

Jeremy is driven by a desire to protect and raise awareness of native ecosystems, bringing to OzFish an extensive background in technology, communications and media. Growing up in a family that has shared a love of recreational fishing over many generations, he has witnessed a rapid and positive change in fishing culture over the last…

Ivan is the Engagement Officer for the Murray-Darling Basin, where he is dedicated to fostering community involvement in the restoration and conservation of aquatic habitats. With a strong background in environmental engagement, Ivan has a passion for connecting and working with local communities to create sustainable, long-term solutions for protecting and restoring natural ecosystems. He…

With a lifelong love for the outdoors and a deep-rooted commitment to preserving the environment, Ray Klerck is also the current President of the OzFish Richmond River Chapter. Having witnessed firsthand the devastating impact of the 2022 floods on his local waterways, Ray has made it his mission to help restore the Richmond River, which holds…

Adrian has worked in design within the arts and entertainment, not-for-profit and the education sector and comes to OzFish with a deep passion for the cause. From designing ad campaigns for social media to creating videos for businesses, he loves exploring different solutions to get a clear message through to the right target audience. He…

Emma is our first Litter Project Manager, leading efforts to reduce recreational fishing litter across NSW through a recent NSW EPA grant. With a background in Marine Biology and extensive experience in Waste Management, Emma is excited to collaborate with recreational fishers to not only tackle litter, but also explore opportunities for transitioning to a…