Our Team

Craig Copeland – Founder

Craig Copeland – Founder

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 Price – CEO

Cassie Price – CEO

Cassie Price is the CEO of OzFish. As a lifelong angler and habitat restoration expert, Cass brings over 25 years of experience working across Australia to restore wetlands, revive estuaries, and reinvigorate fish populations from the ground – and water – up. Her experience spans inland wetlands, to acid sulfate swamps, to shellfish reefs. She…

Tim Davenport – Director of Fundraising and Sponsorship

Tim Davenport – Director of Fundraising and Sponsorship

Tim leads OzFish’s fundraising, philanthropic and business development efforts. He works across the organisation to grow donations, partnerships and innovative income streams that fuel OzFish’s impact across Australia’s waterways. With a background in media, Tim has spent two decades in senior and executive roles across TV, radio, digital and sports marketing. He’s led teams across…

Melissa Howard – Director of Communication and Engagement

Melissa Howard – Director of Communication and Engagement

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…

Ivan Carter - OzFish

Ivan Carter – Engagement Officer Murray Darling Basin

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…

Ray Klerck - OzFish

Ray Klerck – Regional Communication and Engagement Officer NSW Coast

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…

Kaidon Anderson – Senior Project Manager – South East and Central Queensland

Kaidon Anderson – Senior Project Manager – South East and Central Queensland

A born and bred Gold Coaster, Kaidon has had a lifelong passion for fishing and the natural environment. Living on the Gold Coast has given Kaidon a deep understanding of the considerable changes to natural habitat and environmental values that have occurred throughout the region, which has led to him pursuing a career in Environmental…

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