CRISTINA VENABLES

Environmental Water Planner, NSW Office of Environment and Heritage
Australian Capital Territory, Australia (Originally from Canada)
Cristina has nearly a decade of experience working across the New South Wales environmental sector, in both public and private roles. She is currently an environmental water planner at the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage, where she guides the management of fresh water in the Murray-Darling Basin. Cristina is looking forward to her trip to Antarctica – and even more to the extraordinary company along for the journey! She’s especially eager to explore ways to ensure Australia’s freshwater ecosystems remain resilient to climate change. Cristina has a Bachelor of Biology and a Masters of Environmental Management.