KAB National Board Members
Val Southam
DIRECTOR
Val Southam has dedicated more than three decades to advancing not-for-profit organisations in the recycling, waste management and environmental sectors. Beginning her career in recycling in the late 1980s, she has served on numerous boards and spent 15 years as CEO of the Waste Management Association of Australia. Val is currently the Executive Director and CEO of Keep Australia Beautiful (NSW) Ltd, where she has been a board member since 2004 and former Chairman. Highly respected across government and industry, she has contributed extensively to national product stewardship through several ministerial advisory appointments.
Miranda Ransome
DIRECTOR
Miranda Ransome is an experienced company director with extensive governance, business and senior executive leadership experience across the waste management, environmental services and not-for-profit sectors. She holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours and an MBA, and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Miranda has served as President and Chair of national peak bodies including the Waste Management & Resource Recovery Association of Australia and Ice Hockey Australia, and has chaired multiple Audit, Risk, Nominations and Remuneration Committees. Her career includes over 20 years as a business owner and senior executive, driving sustainable operations, strong financial performance and sound governance.
Erin Ford
DIRECTOR
Erin Ford is the Senior Brand and Marketings Manager at Repurpose It. She is passionate about working with partners and the community to divert waste from landfill and encourage a more sustainable future. She recently launched a new series called ‘Living with Purpose’ hosted by celebrity garden and sustainability expert Jamie Durie. This series encourages all Australians to take part in the circular economy.
Erin is a highly motivated and enthusiastic marketing, brand, and partnerships professional who has a passion for sustainability and was the winner of the 2022 Repurpose It sustainability award.
She has extensive experience in leading brand partnership activities including working with the Australian Open, The Wiggles, AFL, Cricket Victoria, Victorian AFL clubs, and the Melbourne Marathon.
Henrietta Tan
DIRECTOR
Henrietta is Head of Strategy and Sustainability at SmartCrete CRC, driving collaboration between industry, research, and government to accelerate innovation and achieve net-zero goals. With extensive experience in sustainability and stakeholder engagement, she previously led national initiatives in the construction and plumbing sectors at Standards Australia, working closely with industry leaders and government bodies to successfully negotiate complex issues. Her leadership was instrumental in advancing national initiatives in sustainability and resilience, modern construction methods and decarbonisation. Henrietta is a passionate advocate for sustainable transformation and cross-sector partnerships that deliver meaningful change.
As strong advocate of a beautiful and sustainable Australia, she brings solid stakeholder, governance and communication skills to her role as Board member of Keep Australia Beautiful.
Brett Lemin
DIRECTOR
Brett Lemin is the Executive Director of the Waste Contractors & Recyclers Association of NSW and a committed advocate for Australia’s waste, recycling and circular-economy sector. He works closely with government, industry and community partners to improve environmental safety, resource recovery and regulatory outcomes. Brett is also a strong advocate for mental health and is a qualified Mental Health First Aid instructor, supporting the industry to build safer and more resilient workplaces. Through his leadership, Brett drives collaboration, education and practical reform across the sector. As a Board Member of Keep Australia Beautiful, he is dedicated to achieving meaningful, lasting environmental outcomes.
KAB National Association
VOLUNTEERS
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Rosie Starr
COPYWRITER
Nikka Biasotto
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Diana Baric
COPYWRITER
Rae Narraway
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Alexa Hafner Keelan
COPYWRITER
Madeleine Coyle
COPYWRITER
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The opportunity to be a part of the voice of enthusiasm that drives Keep Australia Beautiful was one I couldn’t pass up. We really do live in a beautiful part of the world and it was a blessing to show up for a team who appreciate this and are motivated to inspire others.
Volunteering with Keep Australia Beautiful has been so rewarding. You get back so much more than you give. It’s inspiring to work with talented people who help keep our community a clean and beautiful place to live.
I volunteered at Keep Australia Beautiful for over 2 years doing Digital Marketing and thoroughly enjoyed contributing to the positive work Keep Australia Beautiful does every day. It gave me a true sense of purpose beyond my regular day job. Giving back to the community and working with such a wonderful group of like-minded volunteers was a gift.
I am by no means a perfect Waste Warrior, but I continually strive to reduce our families waste footprint and make improvements that work for our household. I hope that through my experiences, I can help others make similar impactful changes.
I feel so privileged to be working at Keep Australia Beautiful. This is a cause I am truly passionate about, and I am inspired by the idea of educating others who are new to their sustainability journey.
I am a keen traveller, passionate about the unique destinations we have here in Australia. I work full-time in the domestic tourism industry so keeping these wild places pristine is not only important for tourism, it helps protect our precious wildlife and the global environment for future generations.
It’s a privilege to be a part of this great organisation, volunteering within a community full of passionate people who inspire millions to protect our beautiful home!
By volunteering with Keep Australia Beautiful I strive to develop educational designs and campaigns that inspire people to live more sustainably. When I’m not behind the computer, you can find me exploring the great outdoors and indulging my passion for art and design.
