Meet the Team
B-Alternative is a grassroots, environmental consultancy group built by passionate people. We are able to do the incredible work we do because of our team, so take a minute to get to know these change-makers below!
People Person
Breanna Mann
Breanna has a great passion for personal sustainability in terms of physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing enhanced through the practice of meditation and conscious living.
She has worked in many fields throughout her career including finance, event management, animal welfare and zero waste food supply and has completed studies in the field of Human Rights and Politics.
Event Administrator & Onsite Manager
Gretel Tobin
Gretel Tobin has a love of learning and a deep curiosity of all life around her. With a BA of Environmental Science and Outdoor Education, she is growing her understanding of diverse natural environments. Her strengths lie in navigating and facilitating place based connection.
Gretel is passionate about the value of art and design in supporting people, communities and the non-human natural world.
Engagement & Marketing Coordinator
Veronica Mackie
Originally from Los Angeles, Veronica moved to Melbourne in 2016. Having received a Bachelor's Degree in Cultural Anthropology, she has travelled to 30 countries. Her passion for sustainability sprung from working in hospitality and tourism.
Working in marketing and communications for 10+ years, she hopes to use these skills to progress in the Circular Economy sphere.
Events Project Manager
Joshua Davies
Joshua is a creative living and working on Boonwurrung land. He values reflecting on how humans occupy space and interact with our neighbours, and our role .
Since completing his studies in Interior Architecture, Joshua’s creative and community practice has grown through artistic and sustainability-focused engagement at community events. Joshua hopes to keep learning and sharing about human connection and the fabric of nature that we are a part of.
Operations & Waste Audits Coordinator
Karla Zacharia
Karla has a deep-rooted passion for sustainability which serves as the compass for her everyday decisions and beliefs.
She is dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the world, consistently guided by the desire to contribute positively to others and our planet. She is an avid traveller, immersing herself in new cultures, connecting with people from diverse backgrounds, and embracing different perspectives.
Accounts Manager
Sarah Illic
Sarah grew up on the Peninsula with her family, and from the get-go, was an outdoors and sport fanatic with a passion for helping others.
She has always been compassionate and driven with a can do attitude with everything that comes her way, so she started working in customer service, where she strives in communication and establishing a connection with anyone she meets.