Janelle Rees

Based in the inner suburbs of Brisbane, Janelle holds qualifications in Environmental Science, Training and is in the final stages of completing a Bachelor of Laws Degree with honors. With extensive experience in policy, law, government relations and community & stakeholder engagement, Janelle's skillset is strong, dynamic and flexible.

In addition to her growing career resume, Janelle is also extremely active in her community. Having run community catchment groups, recruiting local people to meet their local environmental preservation goals, being trained by Al Gore as part of the Climate Reality Leadership Program, coordinating campaigns for 350.org and visiting China as an International Relations and Diplomacy Delegate, for the International Scholar Leaureate Program, Janelle is a strong leader in the community.

Currently, Janelle sits on the board and is a founding member of Project P.A.W.S. Incorporated, a not-for-profit group that advocates for the welfare and safety of our animal friends. She is the Project Coordinator for the Australian Earth Laws Alliance - Sharing Law team. Janelle is also in the process of starting her own business, to bring these real-world experiences and qualifications together to help others.

PLACE Advocacy is the organisation that is there when you need a helping hand. Standing for Policy, Law, Animals, Climate and Environment it represents the unique and dynamic skill-set of its owner. If you need help interpreting complex policy documents, legislative frameworks, seeking a consultant to help with your environmental concern, assistance with the legal requirements to form your organisation or an advocate for your cause - then think of PLACE.