Originally from Chile, Karin is a passionate environmental activist and CEO for Yarra Riverkeeper Association. From working with sloths as a wildlife veterinarian to surveying coral bleaching at the Great Barrier Reef, Karin has extensive experience supporting community initiatives for environmental protection.

Julian is a social entrepreneur, humanitarian engineer, and advocate for innovation in higher education. He is the Founder of Unbound – an educational startup that works with Australian universities to develop innovative educational experiences, often with a global perspective.

A self-described curious explorer, Anthony (Litter Officer) regularly patrols the Yarra alongside the Riverkeeper, monitoring litter hot spots and the iconic Bandalong Litter Traps, removing Microplastics from his own innovative removal design.

With 30 years of education focused on canoeing and outdoor adventures, Derek believes in trust and expectation to create environments and cultures that place people in the pilot’s chair. Throughout Derek’s career, he has drawn on Educational UN’s theory, driving him to provide unique water-based experiences.