Paris Brooke

Paris Brooke is the Executive Officer and Co-Founder of the Wilderness Collective, a
community-driven initiative transforming Mallacoota, far east Gippsland. With over 25 years of
experience in strategic communications, investor relations, and advocacy, Paris has been
instrumental in securing vital investments and partnerships across the agricultural,
biotechnology and medical device industries.
Moving to Mallacoota in 2019, she co-founded the Wilderness Collective as a cornerstone for
entrepreneurship and innovation in the region. Her leadership has driven the acquisition of a
main street property for the benefit of the community - developing a ‘Innovation, Education and
Employment Hub’, creating the conditions to support livelihoods and opportunities in the
region.

Paris’s career spans roles such as General Manager of an ASX-listed company, Principal of a
Communications Agency, and Policy Manager for a national industry organisation, where she
cultivated high-level networks across government, business, and media. A passionate
advocate for rural development, Paris continues to champion innovative solutions to complex
social and economic challenges.