Maree Grenfell

Melbourne

Maree is an accomplished change strategist with a track record of achievement across the community, private and government sectors. Her work focuses primarily on complex multi-stakeholder initiatives and pioneering projects to build capability and collaborative capacity at a community, city and national level. A strategic and creative thinker, Maree specialises in bringing a new mindset to old themes, drawing together often siloed themes. She draws on an eclectic background in ecology, urban design, sustainability, social psychology and economic impact to create and deliver transformational programs that shift mindsets and practice around sustainability, inclusive communities and resilient environments. Maree worked as Melbourne’s Deputy Chief Resilience Officer for six years (part of 100 Resilient Cities), creating and implementing Australia’s first urban resilience strategy led by local government. She now works in various roles including (co)Manager City Resilience and Sustainable Futures for City of Melbourne. Maree is passionate and upholds strong personal integrity to influence positive change by working for our planet and its people.