Dr Jody Gunn leads ALCA's work to advance large-scale conservation of Australia’s private and non-government managed land. With more than 20 years of experience across the academic, government, and not-for-profit sectors, Jody is a conservation scientist and executive leader committed to protecting land, water and culture at both national and international scales.
Before joining ALCA in 2021, Jody served for six years as an Executive Manager at Bush Heritage Australia. There, she oversaw the expansion of the organisation’s reserve network and partnerships, led the growth of a private land stewardship program on agricultural land, and deepened Aboriginal partnerships across Bush Heritage’s operations in South East Australia. Her earlier roles include leading joint management planning with the Northern Territory Parks and Wildlife Commission, and managing conservation partnerships for Fauna & Flora International.
She brings a deep understanding of the science, policy and practice of conservation,informed by a career grounded in collaboration and long-term impact. Jody holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Melbourne, a PhD in EnvironmentalScience from Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge, and is a Churchill Fellow.