OUR TEAM

Board Chair, Charlotte Bisset

Charlotte (Charlie) Bisset has a passion for supporting people, organisations and communities to shape and reinforce their capabilities and capacities.

Charlie’s enthusiasm for the outdoors and the environment sees her currently employed in a senior management position within Parks Victoria. She has held positions as CEO of a NFP adult community education centre, Coordinator within Local Government, Primary and Secondary school teacher and Outdoor Education teacher and leader.

Charlie brings to the OEG Board extensive board director and governance experience and expertise, having served on numerous boards and committees for the past 15 years, both at local, regional and state levels, as well as serving on a local Government Council as a Councillor and Mayor.

Pre COVID, Charlie annually visited PNG, trek leading school groups on the Kokoda Track in memory of her grandfather who fought in the Kokoda Campaign.

Charlie lives in Alexandra with her husband (whom she met while they both worked at OEG) and 2 adult children.

Board Director, John Sloan

The Sloan family’s relationship with OEG began in 2005. Working closely with OEG we established the Alice Sloan Expedition which ran for 16 years and culminated in OEG being awarded the Best Outdoor Program 2022/23.

John volunteered to serve OEG as a Board Director because he believes that the important life lessons that shape us as individuals are learnt in the “rough water” of life and Outdoor Education “roughens up” the water, allowing for personal growth. It is vital that this continues.

John is currently the Managing Director of Victorian Community Living Pty Ltd (VCL), a support service for people living with an acquired brain injury (ABI), and also runs a golf course management business.

Board Director, John Stamp

John comes to us following a lifetime in the golf industry.

His connection with travel and the outdoors goes back to his childhood, when his family spent 12 months touring Europe by campervan. John also has a long association with the Victorian alps, especially the areas around Mt Stirling and Dargo, both as a walker and a horse rider.

John sees his own children’s experiences in camps and the outdoors as evidence that the work of OEG is of real value in building personal skills and capacities, as well as developing relationships with others.

Chief Executive Officer, Pete Griffiths

Pete has over 17 years with OEG and was recently the CEO of the Australian Camps Association (ACA). He has worked in all areas of the organisation at OEG to lead and support young people develop their own passions for the outdoors. He was previously the acting CEO in 2008 and strongly believes that the outdoors can inspire change and connect people from all walks of life. When not at the office, you will most likely find him at the golf course!

Chief of People and Culture, Sam McMaster

Sam McMaster serves as the Chief of People at The Outdoor Education Group, leading initiatives that foster employee wellbeing and professional development. With a strong focus on creating a supportive and inclusive culture, we strive to ensure that every team member thrives, contributing to the overall success of the organisation’s mission.

Head of Partnerships, Riley Johnson

Riley heads partnerships and is a strong advocate for outdoor education and experiential learning. He has spent the last 10 years working with Australia’s biggest sporting bodies and on the Commonwealth Games Victoria project. He believes in providing more young people with the opportunity to learn outdoors.

Senior Manager Outdoor Education Professional Development, Andy Watts

Andy is an outdoor education professional working to inspire the next generation of Outdoor Educators. He combines 25 years of teaching with his love for snow sports, rafting and the outdoors to challenge and promote individual growth in his students.

General Manager Partnerships, Adam Weiss

Adam believes outdoor education and experiential learning are essential for developing critical thinking and teamwork skills in young people. He is an all-round outdoor education professional with extensive experience as an educator and leader. He is passionate about outdoor education and works to ensure that every school experience is the best it can be.

Site Manager Wombaroo & Biloela, Liza Wyckoff-White

Liza oversees Camp Wombaroo and Biloela in NSW and works with her team to create amazing OEG experiences for our clients and visitors. Being an Outdoor Educator herself, she works with her team to put the student’s educational experience at the centre of everything we do.

Senior Program Manager and Site Manager WA, Tammy Lovett

Tammy oversees programs and operations in Western Australia and has both national and international experience in the outdoor sector.  She is passionate about outdoor education, promoting personal growth and believes the outdoors can help young people uncover their learning potential.

Product Design Manager, David Rowbotham

David is passionate about creating programs that educate and strengthen young people. He models his love for mountain biking and appreciation of Australia’s beautiful land into his role. He hopes his programs can help young people develop their own appreciation for the outdoors.