Donalea Patman
DONALEA PATMAN OAM, Founder For the Love of Wildlife Ltd. Driven by a deep love for wildlife, nature and wild places, Donalea founded For the Love of Wildlife Ltd in 2014 to address the escalating extinction crisis. This followed 25 years in design and global corporate communications, where she became Director at just 24. Her leadership led to Australia’s world-first ban on lion trophy imports and national action on the ivory and rhino horn trade. In recognition of her tireless advocacy, she was awarded the Order of Australia Medal in 2017. Today, she leads Project PanGaia from Western Australia. In partnership with Elder, Preston Thomas - restoring ecosystems, biodiversity and communities starting in the heart of Australia’s Gibson Desert.