Branch Out is a youth-driven conservation organisation based in Cape Town, dedicated to inspiring and empowering young adults (18+) to connect with nature and take action to protect it. Our mission is to empower young people to connect with nature and make a tangible impact on their environment through meaningful conservation adventures🌱 What We Do:We organise impactful conservation events like beach clean-ups, botany hikes, and ecological restoration projects. These activities are built on our three core pillars: Learn, Serve, and Connect.Through hands-on experiences, we empower young people to learn real-world conservation skills and deepen their understanding of nature. By actively serving the environment through meaningful projects, participants make a tangible impact on local ecosystems. And throughout all our adventures, we foster opportunities to connect—with nature, with like-minded peers, and with a shared sense of purpose.Together, we’re building a supportive and inclusive community of youth passionate about environmental impact.🌍 Our Vision:A thriving, diverse, and self-sustaining youth-led community dedicated to protecting the environment, empowering youth, and fostering a connection with nature while uplifting local communities🤝 Collaboration:We’re all about partnerships! Branch Out actively collaborates with experienced conservation organisations, local businesses, and communities to expand our reach and create lasting change.If you're passionate about empowering the next generation of conservation leaders and making a tangible impact on our natural world, let’s connect!

Consulting services to conservation, botanical and ecological organisations.*Current projects 2024*Fundraising:Mother Africa Origins of Early Sapiens exhibition fundraiserSANParks Honorary Rangers Cape Town Cycle Tour 2025 Charity TeamKirstenbosch Botanical Society Ingcungcu Sunbird project fundraisingSocial media strategy and content creation:Kirstenbosch Botanical Society Facebook, Web, Newsletter and InstagramSANParks Honorary Rangers Table Mountain Region digital and print mediaBranch Out, Youth Conservation Adventures social mediaYouth Conservation events:The Mayine e Afrika FoundationSANParks Honorary Rangers Table Mountain Region Youth EngagementConsulting services include:- Digital content creation and strategy including social media, web and newsletters- Project management, including ecological restoration- Professional workshop and strategic facilitation - Urban tree planting programmes and community engagement- Strategic planning for environmental agencies and projects- Environmental interpretation projects (including signage, exhibitions, mobile apps)- Environmental education programmes- Online engagement programmes and webinars- Professional communities of practice- Political report writing and liaison- Science communication- Co-design processes.

- Project management of creative and strategic client projects including marketing initiatives, brand awareness and engagement strategies- Business analysis, strategic planning, process optimisation and stakeholder engagement- Integration of Agile methodology across organisational processes and client projects- Cultivation and maintenance of strategic partnerships with external stakeholders- Workshop facilitation- Integration of tech and AI solutions with business needs- Investigating the application of tech and AI tools within the environmental industry.Projects 2024:- Engineering Industry content creation, copywriting and digital engagement- Partnership Network web project management: https://www.onkey.com/on-key-partners/- Professional Certification course: content, webflow, sales funnel and copywriting- Conference exhibition project management.https://www.centreblue.com

As the leader of a professional team of ecological restoration specialists, I actively guided and executed the strategic direction of ecological volunteering and community-based restoration programs across a network of more than 4,000 parks in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland within a local government context.My team also oversaw the successful completion of the Mayor's Million Trees project. Our unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship and community engagement was exemplified through tangible ecological progress and significant community outcomes.Additional projects included:-Launch of an indigenous seed-collecting training programme for local communities-Jobs for Nature programme design, partnership and coaching for local ecological startups-Financial and project management coaching for ecological teams-Arboriculture and ecological restoration community of practice facilitation

Developed and executed creative and strategic engagement plans at the Auckland Botanic Gardens to enhance botanical and biodiversity education, communication and outreach. Fostering partnerships with communities in NZ, and stakeholder organisations across Australasia.Developed and executed engagement strategies to increase public awareness and participation in environmental initiatives to over 1 million visitors to the Gardens annually.Established strategic partnerships to expand the reach of environmental engagement programs and events.Led the implementation of environmental education programs, managing volunteer engagement, and overseeing the development of marketing plans and communications materials across all digital and physical platforms including large-scale interpretation projects.Executed strategic social media marketing initiatives to enhance brand visibility and engagement.Worked with the Australasian Botanic Garden Association to implement strategic plans and engagement programmes, convening professional engagement groups and workstreams across Australasia. Represented the organisation on wider local government projects and contributed to accessibility initiatives to promote inclusivity in biodiversity engagement.Australasian Convenor - Botanic Gardens Engagement NetworkAustralasian Council Member - Botanic Gardens Australia New ZealandEmerging Recreation Leader - New Zealand Recreation Association.www.aucklandbotanicgardens.co.nz

With a focus on stakeholder engagement, I established and nurtured relationships with key partners, fostering collaboration for successful project outcomes related to local food production and community building. With a strategic project management approach, I consistently delivered tangible results, spearheading impactful initiatives that prioritized the well-being of both the planet and the community.

- Lecturing horticulture workshops and classes- Programme quality control- Supporting student achievement

- Business Intelligence medical writing and research- Pharmaceutical publishing and editing- Content creation for pharmaceutical magazine and medical journal - Company presentations- Social media planning and implementation- Project management

- Lecturing horticulture workshops and classes- Programme quality control- Supporting student achievement

- Lecturing horticulture workshops and classes- Programme quality control- Supporting student achievement

Strong leadership skills used in assisting to manage a team of over 40 that fuel a flagship nursery chain. Market dynamics and location are influential in the demographic; market the store services. Strong marketing skills ensured new range of products selling ahead of the expected trend.

Managerial and leadership skills ensured successful running of all aspects of business in FMCG, retail and wholesale of fresh cut flowers. - Farming techniques and Consulting- International sales and procurement- Marketing- Internet sales- Client and Supplier relationships

Tutoring 1st year BSc students in Biology