Noreen is nominated for Women in Community Life for Climate Action – Disaster and Resilience – sponsored by Women's Health and Wellbeing Barwon South West.
Noreen is
a passionate climate activist who is committed to mitigating the effects of
climate change and achieving a fast and fair transition to a net-zero carbon
future for Geelong.
In her capacity as a lead volunteer with Geelong
Sustainability, she has inspired other women to join her event planning and
project teams, with some going on to build careers in the sustainability
sector. She also led the work to move all Geelong Sustainability events online
during the pandemic.
Noreen has shown exemplary
leadership, serving on the Committee of Management for many years, developing
and coordinating numerous community engagement programs, and has also led
Geelong Sustainability’s support for proper recognition of First Nations
people.