Rachel Lowry

As the CEO at Bush Heritage and previously the Chief Conservation Officer at WWF for Nature Australia, Rachel Lowry leads with hope and empathy and champions change that benefits people, nature and climate. With an unwavering love for Australia’s natural landscapes, wildlife and biodiversity she has become a highly respected leader in the conservation sector. Prior to her work with WWF-Australia, Rachel spent nine years as Director of Wildlife Conservation and Science for Zoos Victoria. She’s been an advisor to Australia’s Threatened Species Commissioner and is a former Chair of Centre for Sustainability Leadership. Rachel sits on various advisory Boards, is a Councillor at the Biodiversity Council and has developed award-winning conservation programs domestically and abroad. As recognition of her contribution to conservation, Rachel was awarded a position on the Top 50 Women in the Victorian Public Service by the Institute of Public Administration Australia in 2018.