Annie is a new member to the executive. Annie works with the Marlborough District Council as an education officer and before this role was a primary, intermediate and secondary school teacher. Annie is passionate about helping young people have a voice in environmental education and citizenship. PHOTO: Jon Radoff. "My plant is an unfolding fern because I am learning and growing in this space."

Gill lives in Gladstone in the Wairarapa. She grew up and taught in Primary schools between North Canterbury and Southland. Gill has been working for Enviroschools in the Wellington Region since 2004 and her role now supports facilitators across Aotearoa. She has been a key member of the WREEF team, a providers network in the Wellington Region which is now an NZAEE branch. Gill enjoys being part of the national exec team helping it to be a supportive and strong organisation to support educators empowering young people. PHOTO: Rosa Stewart. "The Piwakawaka fits me as I love networking and am curious; I flit around collecting and sharing."

Nettie joined Whenua Iti in 2016. Before this she held various community and work-related roles with a focus on connecting people to nature and encouraging positive action for local to global environments. PHOTO Johnny Johnson "I have chosen the tui as it can represent people and nature living alongside each other and the beauty of the everyday species that inspire us to take care of all environments"

Michaela works for the Department of Conservation - Te Papa Atawhai as Senior Advisor in the Community Engagement Unit. With her experience across the public sector, Michaela enjoys working together to make positive change in our communities. Michaela believes in providing young people with opportunities to connect with nature and empowering them to take action on issues that matter to them. Photo: Velela. The Horoeka (Lancewood) changes dramatically as it grows, and the younger plants are often found in regenerating bush. The Horoeka demonstrates the importance and potential of young people.

Sian works for BLAKE as a Programme Manager for the Discovery Programmes, running the NZ-VR (virtual reality) underwater experiences and BLAKE Explorers in Ōtautahi/Christchurch. She has been involved in environmental education, conservation, and youth leadership since a young age. Prior to BLAKE she worked with Kids Greening Taupō connecting teachers and students of all ages to the local environment through restoration, community events, online resources, teacher professional development and leadership teams. Since 2017 she has been involved with Forest & Bird Youth national executive.Photo: The ngahere is home to so many incredible things.

Chris is an experienced business communicator and project manager, a trained landscape designer and a community gardener. Her knowledge of the education sector has been gained through Playcentre and Board roles at her daughters' primary school, and environmental education during a contract with Project Crimson. It was at this time she discovered NZAEE and saw the potential for a strong sector group to promote the benefits of sustainability education through all facets of learning. PHOTO: Stuart Yeates. "The Pohutukawa is endemic to the northern half of the North Island, where grew up, but also thrives in Wellington, where I now call home.

Becky has recently moved to Wānaka with her family and has also lived in Porirua, Ōtepoti and Taranaki. Becky worked as a secondary Science and Biology teacher for nine years and then moved into an environmental education role in Porirua for seven years. She is passionate about supporting people to connect with their local places and environment, and is looking forward to sharing inspirational resources and stories with kaiako across Aotearoa. PHOTO: "The Kōwhai was chosen because I have always planted Kōwhai in our garden, no matter which part of the country I have lived in (having moved around a lot!)."

Debbie has worked for NZAEE for 10 years in the role of National Coordinator/Administrator. Prior to this, she included components of environmental education in her teaching and sharing her love of the natural environment with her students. PHOTO: Rosa Stewart. "Grey warbler (riroriro) was chosen because its song reminds me of the warmth of summer."