Threatened Species Conservancy Inc.

Abi Smith is the Founder and CEO of the Threatened Species Conservancy (TSC), an independent not-for-profit working to save Australia’s plants and animals from extinction. A fauna ecologist with over 20 years’ experience in threatened species recovery, Abi specialises in ornithology, herpetology and island conservation. She has led major programs across government, NGOs, zoos and museums. Abi is Deputy Chair of Landcare Victoria, Chair of the Pink-tailed Worm-lizard Recovery Team, and a national committee member for the Australian Island Alliance. She holds postgraduate qualifications in environment, leadership and governance, and is passionate about science-led, community-based conservation across Australia.