Biography

I am passionate about nature conservation and sustainable natural resource management. For the past four years, I have worked as Chief Executive Officer of the Nature Conservation Council of NSW. I have a multidisciplinary background in environmental science, law and public advocacy. I have worked as a researcher, lecturer and public interest environmental lawyer in Australia, South America and the Pacific Islands, including work for IUCN, WWF, Conservation International and the Wildlife Conservation Society. Throughout my career, I have focused on the intersection between community rights and environmental protection, from public participation in environmental decision-making to community-based natural resource management. I am enthusiastic about the opportunity to study conservation leadership at Cambridge. The integration of environmental policy, business administration and leadership skills will provide a strong foundation for my future contribution to global conservation efforts.