Carla Parish

Carla is the Innovation Project Manager within the Industry Solutions team.

In this role, she supports the design and integration of plug‑and‑play sustainability solutions across FSA, RTP, SDP, and ERBS. She helps SAI Platform members and partners strengthen traceability, responsible sourcing, regulatory compliance, and environmental outcomes through agile, scalable innovation in agricultural supply chains.

With over seven years of experience spanning certification, public policy, and programme delivery, Carla has worked with organisations including Rainforest Alliance, Aboriginal Affairs NSW, and NHS England & Improvement. Her experience includes leading trauma-informed policy initiatives supporting Indigenous repatriation, optimising environmental certification operations, and contributing to emergency health workforce planning during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Carla holds a Bachelor of Arts in International and Global Studies and has worked across Australia, the UK, and the Netherlands, bringing a globally informed, systems-focused approach to sustainability innovation.