Meet the Team

Our supporters and volunteers are the heart of our organisation, and we rely on volunteers for so much of what we do. We also have a small team of staff who ensure the campaign and organisational objectives as well as essential core functions are met.

Let us introduce you to some of the key faces at Solar Citizens!

Staff

		Heidi Lee Douglas, CEO Heidi works from the lands of the Bidjigal and Gadigal of the Eora nation. Heidi resides with her family on the edge of Kamay (Botany Bay). She has more than twenty years of experience working at the intersection between politics, narrative, and social change. She specialises in empowering the voices of others to move the dial, using story medicine to help fix social issues, and has a deep passion for community organising and advocacy. Living in one of Sydney's most diverse areas, Heidi is constantly reminded of the challenges and opportunities that come with finding common ground to build bridges and create a better tomorrow. She is deeply values-aligned with Solar Citizens' focus on helping to fix climate issues by unifying the community to embrace and demand the cost-of-living benefits that clean energy can provide. Heidi is also a local government councillor for Bayside (NSW).
		Carolin Wenzel, Media and Communications Manager Carolin works from the lands of the Bidgigal and Gadigal of the Eora nation. With more than 30 years of experience in strategic communications and media engagement with national environment and community organizations, Carolin is excited to maintain and raise the profile of Solar Citizens and help drive our campaigns to ensure all Australians gain access to clean, affordable renewable energy in our homes and vehicles. Carolin first got involved with Solar Citizens as a founding member of Electrify Wolli Creek - a pilot project to identify and reduce the barriers to electrification in high rise apartments. You can read about Carolin’s experience here. For media enquiries, please email [email protected] or call 0434 983 633
		Jane Stabb, Fundraising Director Jane works from the lands of the Wurundejri Woi-wurrung people of the Kulin Nation, in Bulleke-bek in Naarm. Jane has worked in the climate and environment movements as a fundraiser, organiser and strategist and she loves bringing people together around a shared vision. Jane sees philanthropy as a deeply impactful way to make change, and loves working with communities of donors and philanthropists to fund strategic and effective campaigns. Jane's guiding values are community, justice, and integrity, and she believes that people power can create lasting change. She loves the bush, her family, her community, and her brand new solar panels!
		Charlie Rodrick, National Advocacy Lead Charlie works from the lands of the Gadigal and Birrabirragal of the Eora nation. Since learning about climate change from an early age to studying environmental science at university, Charlie has long been passionate about the global emissions-busting benefits of renewable energy. Her deep-rooted motivation stems from lived experience as well as the science, having worked with remote communities in Malawi during one of their worst droughts on record and then moving to Australia not long before the catastrophic 2019-20 bushfires. Charlie is an advocate for not only a swift transition away from fossil fuels, but an inclusive and equitable one too. From growing up in the UK’s most multicultural city, to teaching English in China and going on to assist Syrian refugees with resettlement, Charlie draws on a range of invaluable experiences working with many diverse communities. She looks forward to the day when all Australians can access the cost of living benefits of rooftop solar and clean energy - including the millions of renters and apartment residents like herself who are currently locked out. Charlie is skilled in digital marketing and fundraising, and has managed campaigns on behalf of a number of Australian charities throughout her career. She is also an avid e-bike rider, frequent ocean-swimmer and lover of the outdoors.
		John Sturt-Addicott, Operations Manager John works from the lands of the Boonwurrung People of the Kulin Nation. John's professional experience includes rolling out electric vehicle adoption in Australia, strategic planning for for-purpose organisations, grass-roots community work, and a few years in the music industry. The focus of his work to date has been on working with others to achieve positive impact for people and planet. Originally a youth worker, helping individuals navigate the complexities of life, John came to believe that working to secure a livable planet for everyone was a higher priority. Originally from the UK, John immediately fell in love with the Australian landscape, especially the broad blue skies and the abundant sunshine. For John, capturing the plentiful, affordable, clean energy that reaches us remains a huge opportunity for Australia. Through his work at Solar Citizens, John is seeking to ensure a vibrant and climate-safe Australia that will be enjoyed by his children and many others in perpetuity.
		Tahlia Munro, Community Organiser Tahlia works from the lands of the Bidjigal and Gadigal Clans of the Eora nation. Tahlia has been a passionate advocate for community and clean energy her whole life. Having lived overseas during her younger years, she developed a deep appreciation for cultural diversity and community collaboration. Her background includes working with people with disabilities, leading youth educational programs and university qualifications in sustainability. Tahlia has also spent lots of her time volunteering in Nepal and in Australia where she developed a love of bringing people together to learn, grow, and take action. Tahlia thrives on organising events, meeting new people, and creating meaningful connections. A nature-lover at heart, she’s driven by the belief that a sustainable future is one we build together. Tahlia believes Solar Citizens is more than a clean energy movement—it’s a way to unite people across Australia around a shared vision for a better, fairer future powered by the sun.

Board

		Genevieve Kelly AM, Chair Genevieve Kelly (formerly Rankin) has a wealth of experience in environmental activism and community organising. In 2004 Genevieve received an AM in the Order of Australia, for service to the community, in particular the areas of conservation and the environment, reconciliation, local government, social justice, and education. Most recently she was project lead for Sydney Alliance Western Sydney University Organising unit. She previously worked as a senior university lecturer at Western Sydney University and as NSW Secretary of the National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU). For many years she was a core community campaigner in the campaign against the building of a new Nuclear Reactor at Lucas Heights. Genevieve was an elected member and Mayor of Sutherland Shire Council up until 2004. She was the first Mayor in Australia to give a formal apology for the Aboriginal genocide at the commemoration of Cook’s landing at Kurnell. Genevieve is a mother and grandmother and is passionately committed to Solar Citizen’s vision of 100% renewable energy for Australia.
		De Yan Wong, Treasurer De Yan has ten years of experience in accounting and audit. Her expertise spans diverse industries, including working with listed companies, large corporations, and not-for-profit organisations. She excels in crafting insightful board report commentaries and is a driving force behind positive changes in finance processes. Her contributions empower her to provide strategic insights that support financial sustainability and success. De Yan's leadership and teamwork skills enable her to collaborate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, fostering unity towards common goals. De Yan's multicultural upbringing has instilled in her a profound appreciation for diversity and inclusion. She firmly believes that our differences are sources of empowerment, where every voice is not only heard but valued. She places high value on respect and open-mindedness in all her interactions, reflecting her genuine and approachable nature.
		Noosheen Mogadam, Secretary; Chair of the Risk, Governance and Employment Subcommittee Noosheen is a lawyer and has practiced in commercial firms, as well as, community legal organisations in Australia. She has also worked in international emergency humanitarian response operations across the middle east, in program management, protection and advocacy roles. Noosheen is passionate about diversity in human rights and environmental movements for amplification of outcomes, and sees grassroots organisations like Solar Citizens as prime influencers in realising sustainable development initiatives locally.
		Ric Brazzale Ric Brazzale is Chairman of the Green Energy Group and has more than 30 years’ experience in the energy sector. Prior to establishing the Green Energy Group in 2007, Ric headed the Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE), now the Clean Energy Council, a leading advocate for renewable energy and energy efficiency markets in Australia. Before this, Ric worked in a number of business development and finance roles with Fletcher Challenge Energy, John Holland and Woodside Petroleum. Ric is also President of the REC Agents Association, President of the Voluntary Carbon Markets Association and a Director of the Energy Savings Industry Association. Ric is also Chair of the National Steering Committee of the Australian Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics.
		Ellen Roberts Ellen has a background in law and has worked in social change and advocacy for over twenty years, and on climate action and energy for ten years. She has worked for unions, universities, community legal centres and NGOs. Most recently she was Solar Citizen's National Director, and prior to that led GetUp's organising work in Queensland, and worked at the Mackay Conservation Group on sustainable development and climate change. In 2018 she was listed in the Courier Mail’s 100 Most Influential Queenslanders. She currently lives in Brisbane, and indulges in bird watching, writing and drawing in her spare time.
		Rosemary Sinclair AM FAICD FCPA FGIA Rosemary has 30 years experience as a non-executive and managing director on private company, government and international association boards. Rosemary has senior governance experience in highly regulated sectors – telecommunications, media, higher education, and energy with experience on a range of Board committees. Rosemary was the inaugural CEO of Energy Consumers Australia. Rosemary chaired the Network Outage Review Panel 2024 for the Victorian Government and currently chairs the evoenergy Energy Consumer Reference Council and is member of NSW IPART Energy Network Regulation Committee. Rosemary is a member of Chief Executive Women and an AFR 100 Women of Influence finalist.
		Helen Stewart Helen has a background in law and has worked in commercial law firms as a procurement and probity consultant advisor to government and not-for-profit organisations. She has been heavily involved in the administration of a family PAF over the last decade, and on a personal level, her family has made considerable progress towards electrification and decarbonisation.