Mary Pilkinton | Programs Manager

Mary has worked in a range of sectors including youth work, education, and tourism. Most recently, she was the NSW State Manager at Little Dreamers where she utilised her lived experience as a Young Carer to coordinate support for young people who are caring for a family member. Mary is a long-standing volunteer at the Jane Goodall Institute Australia, and previously worked at Taronga Zoo.

As the Programs Manager, Mary oversees the coordination of the Climate Conversations Program and MP Engagement Groups. Alongside a team of volunteers, she delivers training, creates and updates resources, and supports the growth of the program. Mary has a lifelong interest in sustainability and conservation, and loves working alongside such passionate people at Climate for Change.

Adelaide Xerri | Fundraising Lead

Passionate about making a tangible difference in the world, Adelaide is a multi-faceted professional specialising in advocacy, event/project management, and community organising with a Bachelor of Humanitarian Aid and Development. Most recently, Adelaide served as an Organiser at Amnesty International Australia, where she focused on activist leadership development and supported campaigns for Indigenous Rights and systemic reform. She also volunteers as Partnerships Manager at Global Voices, fostering opportunities for young Australians to engage in international policy and diplomacy.

As the Fundraising Lead at Climate for Change, Adelaide develops and implements innovative strategies to ensure financial sustainability, supporting the organisation’s mission. Working closely with a dedicated team of volunteers, she delivers impactful crowdfunders and appeals and develops meaningful partnerships building from Climate for Change's strong legacy in grassroots fundraising. An avid hiker and traveller, Adelaide is deeply committed to advocating for people and the planet, working alongside like-minded individuals to drive lasting change.

Angela Johnson | Administration and Bookkeeping Officer

Angela is a values-driven individual passionate about family, community, sustainability, and the natural world. With a background in health and wellness, ecotourism, forest conservation, and children’s welfare, she brings diverse experience from both not-for-profit and profit-for-purpose sectors. She is a qualified nutritionist (BHSc), and boasts a broad set of skills including digital content creation, writing, administration, and bookkeeping.

At Climate for Change, Angela looks after the administrative, bookkeeping and payroll functions. She is thrilled to be working alongside the compassionate and committed team of staff and volunteers who share her motivation to strive for a sustainable, equitable, and ethical future for all.