Alex Mijatovic (Chair)
Alex is a retired private banker and international business development manager with over 30 years of experience, holding a Bachelor of Business in Marketing and Management, a Post Graduate degree in Financial Planning and the Certified Financial Planner certification. With extensive travel and experience in Australia and overseas in financial services, marketing and business development, Alex has a track record of delivering on set targets while managing client relationships and growing business sales and new markets. Alex is also a mum and passionate about natural health and clean food and has been working tirelessly for the GM-Free cause and Not for Profits in Australia for the past 12 years in varying capacities.
Amber Gokcen
Amber is a respected consultant, author, and speaker specialising in workplace wellbeing. She has worked with leading organisations across Australia and globally—including some of Australia’s largest financial institutions—helping teams become healthier, more resilient, and more productive. Her research focuses on the impact of conventional, ultra-processed, and genetically modified foods on health and wellbeing, how they impact the gut microbiota, and the critical link between food and mental health.
Nina Stick (National Coordinator)
Nina is a qualified Environmental Scientist and has Certificate II and III in Conservation and Land Management from TAFE. She has worked in conservation and sustainability in the private and public sectors. Nina has experience in wetland conservation, botany and bushland management and rehabilitation. She has also engaged householders to reduce their water and fertiliser use in the household for the state government and the Forever Project. Nina has experience in administration, newsletter development and Nationbuilder. Nina has well developed and strong skills in writing and communication; Nina has written many articles and wrote a booklet called How to live sustainably and chemical-free for Householders’ Options to Protect the Environment (HOPE).
Dan Rea
Dan is an award-winning worm and chicken farmer with a deep passion for organic agriculture and a steadfast commitment to keeping GMOs out of our food supply. Known for growing giant vegetables that have earned top honors at agricultural competitions, Dan combines traditional farming methods with sustainable innovation. In a small backyard, Dan successfully designed and built an aquaponics system capable of supporting 600 fish, showcasing a creative approach to maximizing food production in limited spaces. A vocal advocate for food integrity, Dan works tirelessly to educate others about natural growing methods, sustainable living, and the importance of preserving biodiversity for future generations.
Evelyn Collin (Secretary)
Evelyn Lee Collin is a regional development and community engagement specialist with over 20 years of experience across agri-food systems, logistics, and social enterprise. Skilled in strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, facilitation, and governance, she has led numerous regional projects that foster collaboration and drive sustainable outcomes. Evelyn studied Social Science and Business at Curtin University, holds a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, is an alumna of the Presencing Institute’s Ecosystem Leadership Program (Berlin), and is currently completing the Australian Institute of Company Directors Governance Foundations for Not-for-Profit Directors course on scholarship. Linkedin Profile