Who we are

We are residents of the Northern Rivers who care for our communities. We live on the land of the Bundjalung Nation, including the Arakwal people, the Widjabal people and the Minjungbal people, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging.

We acknowledge with deep respect, that had our society been better at listening to Country, we would not have to spend so much energy on building resilience.

You are warmly welcome to be part of the resilience and regeneration movement!

Board members

Introducing the Board members; Dr. Claire McLisky, an adjunct lecturer at SCU and community resilience facilitator. Bec McNaught, a local community leader with 15 years of experience supporting resilience initiatives across the Asia Pacific and Middle East regions. Prof. Richard Hil, an academic and former convenor of the Ngara Institute. Dr. Alessandro Pelizzon, a leader in Indigenous rights and a founding member of the Global Alliance for the Rights of Nature and of the Australian Earth Laws Alliance. Dr. Jean Renouf, founder, and CEO, is an academic at Southern Cross University, a local firefighter, and a former international aid worker with 15 years of experience working in war and disaster zones.

Advisors and Ambassadors

Along with the Board, Plan C is supported by esteemed Advisors and Ambassadors, including Damon Gameau, author and filmmaker, including 2040 and That Sugar Film; Alison Crook AO, who brings extensive senior management experience in the public and private sectors and is a former chair of Enova Community Energy; and Jennifer Joiner, a former corporate executive and an active member of Sourdough Business Pathways and Sourdough Business Women.

Our Team

At Plan C, we’re a small team with big hearts, grounded in community and driven by purpose. Between us, we bring a rich mix of experience across community education, disaster resilience, systems thinking, youth work, and program design. We care deeply about sharing evidence-based information, understanding the science behind climate change, and supporting communities to prepare for what’s ahead in ways that are practical, inclusive, and people-first. Jean, Carly, Rena, Renee and Jen each bring their own strengths—whether it’s quiet leadership, deep listening, strategic thinking, or the ability to turn big ideas into grounded, local action. What connects us all is a commitment to impact, integrity, and a belief in the power of communities to lead their own change. Click on each photo to get to know us a little better.