We are excited to announce that, following a successful recruitment process, Bronwyn Opie has been appointed as the next Director of the Cairns and Far North Environment Centre (CAFNEC).
Bronwyn has been a dedicated member of the CAFNEC team for the last 3 years, leading impactful community campaigns on climate change and sustainable water management and building strong partnerships across our region. With her experience and passion for conservation and climate action, we are confident that CAFNEC will continue to thrive under her leadership.
Lucy Graham, our outgoing Director, will be working closely with Bronwyn to ensure a smooth and comprehensive handover. Bronwyn will formally step into the role on the 4th of November.
We would like to take this opportunity to extend our deepest thanks to Lucy for her leadership, vision, and tireless efforts in guiding CAFNEC through a time of growth and transformation. Her contribution to our community and environment has been invaluable, and we are grateful for the strong foundations she has built.
“Being the Director has been one of my greatest experiences so far. I have learned more than I thought humanly possible, through the connection and collaboration with amazing leaders across out region, state and nation. Leading a regional conservation organisation is a challenge and a privilege! There is so much I will miss, but I am ready for a break and excited to be heading to Canada for a year off.
It’s been amazing to see Bronwyn’s leadership and campaign strength grow over the last three years. Her work here at CAFNEC has been impactful, collaborative, and community building. More than that, she believes in CAFNEC, our mission and our community and I am so excited to be passing the baton on to her. I know she is going to bring a new leadership style, but with the same core values and mission. We’re so lucky to have her standing up to take on this new role!”
Please join us in welcoming Bronwyn as she steps into her new role, and in thanking Lucy for her outstanding service to CAFNEC. We’re looking forward to working together with a new leader to continue to look after the FNQ environment and climate.
