Our Team
THE CAMPERDOWN FARM TEAM
Our Camperdown farm is run by a passionate team of people who are dedicated to inspire and educate while protecting, enhancing and regenerating the natural environment.
CHRIS SARA (THEY/them)
FARM & COMMUNITY MANAGER // After studying Biology, Chris first volunteered with Pocket City Farms and quickly took on the role of Sustainability Educator. During 2022 they were part of PCF's first Farm Incubator program and at the end of 2022 took over the role of Farm and Community Manager. Chris is passionate about working alongside communities, schools and businesses to set up and maintain urban farms, food forests, and food gardens to increase urban greening, biodiversity and food security in our cities.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ROB HAGGETT (he/him)
DIRECTOR // With 18+ years of experience, Rob has worked extensively across the business, government and the not-for-profit sectors in Australia as well as internationally in the UK, Indonesia, Nepal and Cambodia. Through his work and MBA from Sydney University Business School he has developed strong expertise in business strategy, operations, social impact and project management. Rob is passionate about social impact and environmental sustainability and loves to garden and grow vegetables. Rob is the former CEO of PCF.
ROXY KILROY GAICD (she/her)
DIRECTOR // Roxy has 20 years of experience in marketing and corporate leadership in Australian and global organisations, of various stages of maturity, from start-up to enterprise. Roxy has led marketing teams across highly regulated markets including telco, energy, transport and logistics, design and construction. She’s interested in driving growth, market entry strategies and organisational transformation.
Beyond the corporate sphere, Roxy is passionate about the natural environment and as an avid gardener, she embraces the power of green spaces to support well-being. Any given weekend, she can be found pottering in the garden with her partner, toddler and their Golden Retriever.
Rousseau anai (HE/HIM)
CHAIR // Rousseau has more than 20 years experience in the financial sector, working as a senior manager in securities firms in Tokyo, Hong Kong and New York. His interest in sustainable business and investing led to work at WWF, and subsequently board advisory roles for startup businesses in vertical farming and agroforestry in Australia, Hong Kong and India. Rousseau is a keen permaculture gardener and is a regular farm volunteer at Pocket City Farms.
LAURA MONK (SHE/HER)
DIRECTOR // Laura is an educator with several years’ experience in classroom teaching and school leadership in both the public and private education sectors. A keen environmentalist, she has recently completed a Master of Environmental Management through the University of New South Wales. Laura came across PCF when completing her Permaculture Design Certificate as part of her studies. She is passionate about creating educational communities seeking restorative solutions. In her spare time, you a find Laura at the beach or exploring her local bushland with her dog.
TAMMY YAU (She/her)
VICE CHAIR & TREASURER // Tammy is an ESG professional and Chartered Accountant with extensive experience in professional services. She has worked with companies of all sizes and industries, and currently advises Australian organisations and funds on responsible investing and sustainability strategy. Tammy is passionate about building resilient local food systems, and came across Pocket City Farms while undertaking her Master of Sustainability at Sydney University. As an inner-west local, when she is not tackling budgets and accounts, Tammy can often be found getting her hands dirty on the farm.
Olivia Kelly (she/her)
SECRETARY // Olivia has over 15 years experience in sustainability, strategy and law across corporate & not-for-profit organisations. She advises corporate organisations and start-ups on their integrated sustainability strategies and sustainability value proposition. She previously worked as a lawyer in commercial litigation and across business & human rights and community law. Olivia is a keen cook, swimmer and bush walker and is passionate about the role of community to connect people to each other and the natural world.