With a passion for rural and remote Australia, Brooke has lived and worked in the Northern Territory for over 24 years, including several years living in remote communities. Brooke has a Doctor of Philosophy in ecology and extensive experience in the conservation and natural resources management sectors across Northern Australia.

With a diversity of experience across a wide range of sectors including territory and local government, private enterprise and not-for-profit. Brooke has held positions with Regional Development Australia (Northern Territory), Greening Australia and City of Darwin as the Manager of Regulatory Services, where she oversaw Council’s regulation of animal management through by-laws and responsible pet ownership education.

Brooke is Vice President of the Australian Institute of Animal Management and a member of the Northern Territory Government’s Animal Welfare Advisory Committee. Brooke commenced with AMRRIC in February 2018, and is proud to lead the organisation, working with the board, staff, partners and communities to improve service delivery and education for remote communities and their companion animals.

Lauren joined AMRRIC in January 2019, bringing with her a strong background in accounting, business systems and operational management. She has worked for twenty years in financial and operational management roles with engagement across many different industries within the private, commercial and not-for-profit sectors. Her key experiences cover tax and financial accounting, systems setup, development of reporting systems for project and cost centres, and operational management of HR, WH&S, projects, and financial reporting.

Lauren moved to Darwin in 2009 from Adelaide, chasing a warmer climate, new experiences and opportunities to learn and meet new people in a new city. Having recently worked in the environment not-for-profit sector working across community, volunteer and pathway education programs, Lauren is very excited to be working with AMRRIC to utilise her knowledge and work with a team of respected and passionate people.

Bonny joined the AMRRIC team in October 2013 having been a strong supporter since volunteering on an AMRRIC dog health program in Kintore in 2008.

Bonny has a keen interest in One Health principles, combining community development, animal health and welfare and conservation to improve animal, human and ecosystem health. She is a veterinarian, has a Masters in Veterinary Conservation Medicine, and has worked in private veterinary practice, animal shelters, zoos and wildlife hospitals.

Bonny thoroughly enjoys getting out into the field and has been fortunate to use her degree to travel widely, working in remote locations with a variety of species amid various cultures. Bonny feels extremely privileged to work for AMRRIC, utilsing her veterinary training for ‘big picture’ issues with vast reach.

Rebecca joined our team in November 2021. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Commercial Photography: Scientific from R.M.I.T and a Diploma of Fine Art from Swinburne University and has been living in rural Darwin for 10 years. 

While her formal education has nourished her creativity and analytical thinking, her working career brings us over 20 years of experience in customer service in both the hospitality and tourism industries.

Building lasting and meaningful connections within the different communities that she served was always the most rewarding aspect of her work.  With the advent of Covid-19 and the changes it has brought to our world and her industries, it was time to put her skills to work elsewhere.

She is fascinated by the power of human connection and the difference that feeling like you are part of something meaningful can make and is thrilled to be part of the AMRRIC family.

Jessica joined the AMRRIC team in March 2022. Originally from Canada, Jessica has a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Saskatchewan.

She has had a passion for animals from a young age and started volunteering with stray and feral cat management programs when she was a teenager.

Over the course of her career, she has gained exposure to the many facets of veterinary medicine and animal management, with almost 20 years of work and volunteer experience in the field.

Jessica has a love for travel and a passion for meaningful cultural experiences, which brought her to the South Pacific. For the past six years, Jessica has been involved in the veterinary medicine, animal welfare and animal management fields in Fiji and Papua New Guinea focusing on the development of community-focused humane dog population management programs.

Understanding that human and animal health outcomes are often linked, Jessica has come to understand the importance of addressing animal management issues from a wholistic One Health – One Welfare perspective to improve the welfare of humans and animals in communities.

She enjoys working with communities focusing on grass-roots collaborations to help to develop effective animal management programs. She is excited to be a part of AMRRIC as an organization whose mission and vision mirrors her personal and professional values.

Tori joined the AMRRIC team in July 2024. Based in Darwin, Tori oversees the delivery of AMRRIC’s veterinary programs in the Northern Territory and Queensland.

Alongside her career as a veterinary clinician, Tori has always had public health at the forefront of her interests, while also pursuing her passion for wildlife and conservation medicine.

She has spent her career thus far in regional South Australia, working with companion animals as well as servicing local wildlife parks and working closely with rescue groups and conservation programs. Tori has also undertaken multiple veterinary volunteering roles across Southeast Asia.

The connection to land and country and the symbiosis of flora and fauna in community continues to inspire Tori. In her experience community dogs and cats play a huge role in the overall health of the community, from intermingling zoonosis to mental health, and she feels very fortunate to be involved with AMRRIC’s mission to advocate for the health and welfare of such animals.

Tida joined AMRRIC in March 2022. She is a conservation scientist with an interest in improving the integration of research into planning, policy and practice; working in partnership with Indigenous communities in ways that combine Indigenous knowledge systems and western science, and the effective communication of science tailored to different stakeholder needs.

She has worked on a broad range of environmental programs and projects across multiple sectors. She is currently based in Brisbane, and her most recent work focused on cat impacts and management, arid zone wildlife and biodiversity offsetting.

Tida has Cambodian heritage and travels there whenever she can. Tida is excited to be working with AMRRIC towards improved and enduring outcomes for both nature and people.

Francette joined AMRRIC part-time in 2025 as the Nauru Program Manager to support the delivery of the on-ground program.

She holds extensive qualifications, in Agricultural Science, Veterinary Science, and Public Health Management.

Currently undertaking a PhD in One Health, she has been a long-term supporter of AMRRIC’s activities.

Francette is motivated by both the joy and complexity she sees in people’s relationships with animals and the environment and has had the honour of working in counties as diverse as Australia, China, Fiji, Laos, Mongolia, Papua New Guinea, USA and Zimbabwe. Her previous role was One Health Advisor for the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s Indo-Pacific Centre for Health Security.

Kaela is a strategic communications and philanthropy specialist with over ten years of experience in the not-for-profit sector.

Rarely seen without her own dog close by, she is passionate about the health and wellbeing of people and their companion animals. Joining us in 2023, she is proud to be part of a team that helps make veterinary care more accessible.

At AMRRIC, Kaela keeps our dedicated partners, supporters and communities informed and engaged.

She loves nothing more than bringing people together to make meaningful progress possible – so if you’re interested in supporting our programs or collaborating with us, Kaela is always here to help.

Vanessa is a career fundraiser with eight years experience in the not-for-profit sector.

She began her career in public relations and communications for local government.

With a passion for clear and effective communication, Vanessa enjoys raising vital funds for causes close to her heart.

Joining the AMRRIC team in 2024, Vanessa works across all aspects of fundraising including individual giving (direct marketing appeals, digital acquisition, regular giving and gifts in wills), philanthropy (corporate donors and trusts & foundations) and donor support.

When she’s not at work Vanessa enjoys spending time with her ragdoll cat and cavoodle.