ABOUT

Monina is a multi-award-winning advocate for urban biodiversity within the golf industry and local councils, bridging the gap between ecological sustainability and functional landscape design. She currently serves as the Vice President of Parks & Leisure Australia (SA/NT region) and an iNaturalist Ambassador.

 

A prominent voice in the industry, Monina has presented at national conferences, the World Urban Parks Joint International Congress and has contributed widely to turf industry magazines. Her accolades include the 2024 PLA National Environmental Stewardship Award and the prestigious Claude Crockford Sustainability and Environment Award.

 

Monina was featured on ABC’s Gardening Australia and as a guest speaker on The R&A’s global Golf & Nature webcast,

 

Through Green Gecko Studios, Monina provides expert consultancy to help turf facilities and councils increase biodiversity, alongside running engaging educational workshops for both children and adults.