Cecile is a human geographer and the Director of the Kids In Nature Network, which she co-founded in 2010.  She is passionate about giving everyone the opportunity to experience the wonders of nature, especially young people. Cecile is a versatile campaigner for a nature rich future, specialising in urban and regional geography, collaborative leadership, community development and people-nature relationships. For over fifteen years, she has led a wide range of award-winning campaigns and collaborative initiatives celebrating and protecting nature across Australia. Working for positive outcomes for both people and nature, she has worked with children, Traditional Owners, farmers, drovers, scientists, journalists, politicians, artists, bureaucrats, educators, activists, doctors, photographers, pilots, tourism operators, emergency workers and more. 

In late 2017, Cecile completed a doctorate in environmental science with the Institute of Land Water and Society at Charles Sturt University. Her research explores the practise of connectivity conservation in Australia; a collaborative, networked approach to large-scale nature conservation and restoration. She is a fellow of the Centre for Sustainability Leadership, an alumnus of Women's Environmental Leadership Australia, a recipient of the Mary Byles Award and a Milo Dunphy Award Finalist.

Born and raised in The Netherlands, Cecile spent a large part of her childhood playing outside. A few of here favourite things include bushwalking in remote places, dinghy sailing, cycling and making music.