Meet the trainers

Mikaela Jade

Founder & CEO

Mikaela is a Cabrogal Woman who has a long career associated with conservation having worked with Qld Parks and Wildlife Service, WA Conservation and Land Management, the ACT Parks and Conservation Service, and as an Assistant Director with the federal Government's Reef Rescue program for which she earned an Australian Government Public Service Medal and the Australian Government's Innovation Award.  Mikaela also won the ACT Government's Innovation Award for her work in deploying education initiatives through on-park and in-school virtual reality programs. Mikaela's expertise is community building and ensuring actors from diverse backgrounds coalesce for a shared vision in political environments where competing interests have created historical impasse. She has a Bachelor of Science (Environmental Biology) and Master of Applied Cybernetics.

Tiare Kelsall

Trainer

Cassandra Rowe

Project coordinator and community connector

Cassandra is an absolute powerhouse when it comes to helping others. With qualifications in Indigenous leadership, Aboriginal Studies, and Training and assessment for adult education, she has the skillset and knowledge to take on any problem that comes her way. Cassandra has also worked in project management for large and small projects in Australia and overseas- so she knows a thing or two about getting things done efficiently. What makes Cassandra such a valuable member of the Indigital team is her unwavering dedication to culture and kindness. She brings a smile to work every day, along with something hilarious to make everyone laugh.