Take action for nature

Kimberley (they/them) leads SBN’s nature team. Previously, they led SBN’s climate action programme. Kimberley has also worked in corporate sustainability and in academia, and they love learning and sharing knowledge. They’re excited to help more organisations see the benefits of taking action for nature, including how nature offers climate solutions.

Kimberley lives and works in Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Wellington. They are regularly delighted and inspired by the increasing biodiversity in the city, including abundant kākā. Outside work, Kimberley enjoys tramping, running, singing, reading fantasy and science fiction, and volunteering with community nature regeneration projects.

Rosie is part of our nature team. Her focus lies on empowering young professionals with the skills and knowledge to help their careers in nature regeneration. She also manages project partnerships, including the Puhinui Regeneration Project.

As an outdoor enthusiast, Rosie spends her free time tramping, mountaineering, surfing, rock climbing and trail running. Rosie's appreciation for these natural environments has fueled her dedication to sustainability. Despite earning a Master’s of Marketing, she questioned the industry's purpose and now aims to use her skills for positive impact. Descending from Rāngitane o Wairau, Rosie is passionate about fostering meaningful connections within the Māori community.

Shawn Elise brings a love of forging connections to the Regenerating Nature team as a Project & Partnership Manager. Her focus is to connect business with community projects to amplify impact for nature. Shawn Elise comes to SBN from Sustainable Coastlines, where she helped build and manage the Litter Intelligence Programme, an initiative to build a national litter database through citizen science. Prior to that, she worked with Litefoot to assist community sport facilities to reduce energy, water and waste. Shawn Elise recharges exploring bush & beach, pottering around the garden, doing yoga or boogieing down to funky house.