Founder and President

Graeme is dedicated to environmental awareness and community improvement, having closely followed renewable technologies for years. He initiated Village Power to merge these passions.

With over 20 years of leadership experience, Graeme has managed commercial operations for Spatial Vision, a Geospatial IT company serving utilities, local governments, and emergency services. His community leadership includes convening a coalition that successfully lobbied for a cycling path, directing the publication of DAREBIN PARKLANDS Escaping the Claws of the Machine, and serving as President of the Darebin Parklands Association and Vice-President of the Darebin Creek Management Committee. Graeme's commitment to environmental and community causes continues to drive his work.

Vice President

Randall joined Village Power in 2022 while active in the Banyule Clean Energy Group. He is dedicated to environmental protection, reducing resource consumption and emissions, and improving community energy efficiency.

As a chemical process engineer, Randall has worked in the energy, chemical, pharmaceutical, and food manufacturing industries. He spent seven years at Food Science Australia, developing innovative food processing technologies.

Since 2003, he has held various consulting and contract roles in the chemical, pharmaceutical, and food industries, returning to GrainCorp Foods edible oil refinery, where he previously led an upgrade. Over 10 years, he managed capital projects that improved energy efficiency and cut greenhouse gas emissions by 20%.

Secretary, Communications and Engagement Lead

David is a registered architect who has contributed to the green building and sustainable development movements for over two decades.

He has held leadership positions in the private, public, not-for-profit and tertiary sectors, including roles with the Climate Council, C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group, the Green Building Councils of Australia and New Zealand, Sustainability Victoria, and the Center for Design at RMIT.

Treasurer

Michael, now retired, has over 35 years of experience as a management executive in the not-for-profit and building sectors. He has expertise in financial, governance, and operational management, leading large projects, and overseas work in developing countries.

An active Alphington Community member since 1989, Michael has participated in the babysitting club, local food co-op, and served as treasurer and chair of the Fairfield Canoe Club.

Personally, Michael is married with two children and two grandchildren. He enjoys cycling, kayaking, cooking, travel, community service, and gardening.

Ordinary Member

Craig is a renewable energy consultant and researcher who retrained in 2015 after a career in computing. He works for a tertiary institution in a position funded by an international NGO that provides policy technical support for low carbon buildings. 

Craig has been a technical manager in state government, tertiary, and private companies. 

Craig is keen on innovation. He volunteers for Village Power, wanting to support the great potential for neighbourhood batteries to be shared social assets.

Ordinary Member

Robin co-founded Banyule Clean Energy and led projects like securing Department of Premier and Cabinet funding to install 55kW solar panels at a local adult disability centre, saving over $20,000 annually. She also obtained a grant from Banyule City Council for a community battery site study. In 2022, she joined Village Power, advocating for subscriber community batteries.

Robin, deeply interested in sustainability, co-founded Sustainable Macleod in 2011. She's a writer and workshop presenter on sustainability topics. In 2018, she was named Victorian Senior of the Year for her community work.

A psychotherapist by background, Robin co-owned Alphington Consulting in Alphington.

Ana has started her career in the renewable energy sector after completing her PhD in Sustainable Development at Deakin University in 2020. Since then she has worked in the energy sector in various roles including energy assistance, EV policy and wholesale energy policy. Ana has knowledge of the regulatory environment needed to build renewables, in particular large-scale renewables.

Ana is passionate about advancing environmental solutions to our most pressing problems: climate change and environmental degradation. She has previously volunteered with the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand for 6 years giving her an understanding of Not For Profit governance. She has also supported other community groups, particularly urban farming organisations, being invested in grass roots initiatives.

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Ordinary Member

Jenny has been a resident of Fairfield for nearly 30 years. She has been involved in the local community via kinder and school committees and sporting clubs.

Jenny works as a researcher at the Centre for Social Impact at Swinburne University of Technology. She is interested in social justice and has a particular lens on employment as a pathway to social inclusion for people with disability.

Jenny is a member of Village Voice’s Community Panel and also convenes the Art Project Working Group.