Heidi cares about people, animals, and wherever it is possible - making the world a little kinder. She has worked in hospitals, led non-profits, and helped around animal sanctuaries - always with the goal of helping others to live their best, flourishing lives. She has a PhD in Ethics, is currently an Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Southern Queensland. Heidi has been CEO of Emerge Australia and Humanists Australia, and she is currently President of The Humanist Society of Victoria. And because she likes to hit her targets, she used to be a competitive archer and founded an archery business to teach others! Whatever she’s working on, it all comes back to the same thing: making life better for all beings.

Heath has spent 25 years at the intersection of media, marketing, and digital innovation - building startups (including two of his own). With a passion for innovation, digital product design and online advertising, Heath has a Bachelor of Business (Marketing) from RMIT, is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and completed an Executive Program at Harvard Business School on leading product innovation. But beyond business, Heath’s biggest passion is animal advocacy and progressing the vegan cause. A vegan for over a decade, he’s a director of Animals Australia, Chair of Edgar’s Mission, and is now an integral part of Australian Vegan Society helping to create a kinder world, one day at a time.

Rachael is an editor, writer, and communications specialist with a passion for plant-based living. As the former Managing Editor of Nourish Plant-Based Living (2019–2023), she helped shape Australia’s leading vegan magazine, bringing inspiration and expert advice to readers worldwide. With a Master of Publishing and Communications and a background in government writing, she excels at making complex ideas engaging and accessible. Rachael believes all forms of vegan advocacy have a role to play and champions a holistic approach to wellbeing. A lifelong foodie, she embraces these hedonistic vegan times—always ready to share a great meal and a great story.

Nadia is a finance, marketing, and PR specialist with a passion for driving sustainable business growth. With an MBA and a track record in leadership, she co-founded Sprout Organic, a world first vegan infant formula company. A 2024 winner of the International Women in Business Award, Nadia has dedicated her career to creating a kinder world through conscious food choices. She now focuses on restructuring plant-based food companies and uncovering new opportunities for growth and impact. Outside of work, she finds balance in nature, trekking through the rainforest with her partner - a wildlife photographer - who reminds her to unplug, slow down, and embrace the kind of lost that leads to something beautiful.