Julian is a Research Associate in the College of Science & Engineering at Flinders University with research training at the University of Sydney (Honours, 2011), The University of Queensland (PhD, 2019), and Monash University (Research Officer, 2020). His research seeks to understand how ecological and evolutionary processes interact to determine how animals respond to changing environments. At Flinders, Julian is part of an interdisciplinary team with expertise in behavioural ecology, genomics, conservation, and computational modelling working to develop predictive models of genetic rescue of inbred koala populations. Julian is the co-lead of the South Australian node of the CSIRO's National Koala Monitoring Program and a co-founder of the recently established not-for-profit The Koala Sanctuary on Kangaroo Island.

Dr. Andrew Colefax is a multidisciplinary Research Scientist, grounded in quantitative ecology, and with a focus on innovative and scalable technology-based methods for ecological monitoring. Andrew has expertise in drone-based wildlife monitoring, sensor integration and data pipelines, customised deep-learning algorithms, and statistical modelling. In his current role as Principal Conservation Officer with DETSI, he is developing monitoring frameworks using drones, camera traps, and acoustic receivers to track threatened and threatening species. This work aims to create scalable methods for monitoring the distribution and abundance of multiple species, supporting informed conservation decisions. Andrew seeks to innovate at the intersection of ecological research and practical conservation, enhancing biodiversity monitoring and management through advanced quantitative techniques and meaningful stakeholder engagement. His recent projects include developing robust Bayesian state-space modelling frameworks to derive population trajectories of threatened species from sparse and inconsistent datasets, assisting in species conservation prioritisation and evaluating the effectiveness of conservation efforts species recovery actions.

Anne is a Research Fellow in Conservation and Planning at the University of Tasmania and Conservation Scientist for the Centre for Conservation Geography, an interdisciplinary research consultancy established in 2011 to provide expert technical support and advice to government and non-government stakeholders. In 2024, Anne worked with the Tasmanian Land Conservancy (TLC) as the 2024 Barbara Thomas Fellow, to upgrade and implement the TLC's Conservation Prioritisation System.

Nicholas Carpenter is an ecology Honours student working in the Conservation Outcomes & Decisions Lab at Monash University. He completed a Bachelor of Science (Ecology & Conservation Biology) and Bachelor of Arts (Philosophy) at the start of 2025. Nick has since intensified his focus on ecological conservation under the tutelage of Dr Jessica Walsh and Dr Jessica Rowland, the Co-Chairs of the IUCN Green Status of Ecosystems Taskforce. Together, the trio have tested and modified the emerging Green Status of Ecosystems framework, a method for assessing the recovery state and conservation potential of entire ecosystems. Nick’s focus has been on Australian alpine peatlands, a threatened ecosystem with significant contributions to key ecosystem services, like carbon sequestration and water filtration. Coordinating a group of alpine experts, Nick has assessed the recovery state and potential of this ecosystem, with implications for local conservation management, monitoring design and policy reporting. Nick has also collaborated with Dr Molly Grace, Co-Chair of the IUCN Green Status of Species, to explore the synergies and incompatibilities of the two Green Status frameworks, providing insight into the interactions between different levels of biodiversity. Nick aims to continue exploring his interest in ecosystem- and species-level recovery through further study.

Joslin uses a combination of modelling, structured decision making, field experiments and observation to develop methods and applications that can be directly implemented by managers. Her research has addressed grassland response to eutrophication, restoration and management of native grasslands, management of invasive willows in eastern Victoria, decision frameworks for management of invasive species, optimal surveillance for marine pests, as well as developing and testing optimal surveillance methods for invasive plants. She has a particular interest in the conservation and management of alpine peatlands and native grasslands.