Originally from the north-west coast of England, Danielle Connolly moved to Australia in 2013 and holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition. After running her own consultancy, specialising in eating disorder treatment, she and her husband relocated to western NSW, where they've raised their son, Arthur and where her passion for the land and agriculture grew. She supports the management of a 17,000-hectare property producing Merino sheep and rangeland goats and is currently completing postgraduate studies in Environmental Management while also training for a CASA-accredited Remote Pilot Licence, to enhance her understanding of rangeland environments. Danielle proudly serves as Co-Chair of the NSW Committee for the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists 2026 and is passionate about her role in advocacy, building community capacity, and lasting strategic partnerships.