STTF Board Chair

KIM HANDS

Kim joined the Stop the Toad Foundation as Strategic Campaign Manager in May 2008.

Kim studied a Bachelor of Science at Murdoch University in conservation and marine biology. She has a strong environmental science and interpretation background developed while working at AQWA (the Western Australian aquarium) and with the Australian Wildlife Conservancy at the Mornington Wildlife Sanctuary.

Kim has successfully motivated others to conserve the natural environment through innovative public presentations, leading volunteer groups and through involvement in various environmental campaigns. Her enthusiasm and passion for the environment is contagious.

Kim has worked and lived in the Kimberley and although she has traveled extensively, the Kimberley is where her heart lies. She is dedicated to protecting the biodiversity of Australia’s last remaining wilderness by keeping WA cane toad free!

Kim has successfully coordinated the 2008, 2009 and 2010 Great Toad Musters. She also coordinated the Emma Gorge toad fence project at El Questro Wilderness Park in 2011 and 2012. Through her work with the Foundation, Kim was awarded the Australian Geographic Society's 'Young Conservationist of the Year' and placed on the WA Conservation Council's Honour Roll in 2012. She was also the winner in the WA environment category for the Pride of Australia medals.

Kim left staff in August 2012 and was elected Chair of the Board in November 2012. She looks forward to using her experience with the Foundation to help continue the objectives of Stop the Toad.

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