Meet the team

Lara Dickinson
Founder & Director
A seasoned strategist, Lara ensures GTL’s mission reaches the right people, securing corporate partnerships and global visibility for nature-positive investment.

Sofia Aguirre
Director
Sofia Aguirre is dedicated to protecting and restoring Australia’s natural landscapes for future generations. With a background in Environmental Technology, she brings a science-based, systems-thinking approach to conservation and regeneration.

Thomas Holden
Director
A proud Indigenous leader, Thomas bridges Indigenous knowledge systems with modern conservation finance, ensuring First Nations leadership in land management

Dr Josie Kelman
Founder, Enviro-dynamics
Josie Kelman is an environmental specialist with over two decades of experience in environmental impact assessment, conservation planning, and natural resource management, bringing deep expertise in ecological surveys, forest carbon assessment, and monitoring and evaluation frameworks.

Des Purcell
Independent Reviewers
Des Purcell is a proud Taribelang-Bunda man who is dedicated to protecting Country and preserving Indigenous cultural heritage. With a deep commitment to environmental stewardship, he integrates traditional knowledge with conservation efforts to safeguard Australia's unique biodiversity.

Guy Dickinson
Head of Policy & Distribution
Guy Dickinson is the founder and Managing Director of BetaCarbon Investments Pty Ltd, a company at the forefront of the carbon markets supply chain in Australasia