Emily became the director of Ecoplan Australia in 2013. She is a skilled field ecologist with expertise in managing both overabundant and threatened native fauna, with particular knowledge of koalas, kangaroos and possums.
Emily completed her PhD through the Zoology department at the University of Melbourne. Her research focused on developing and implementing effective management strategies for high-density koala populations in south-eastern Australia. Since completing her PhD Emily has greatly broadened her experience by working in a range of ecological consulting, government and research roles in both terrestrial and marine environments in Australia and overseas.
Emily has in-depth knowledge on the ecology of a wide range of taxa. She has worked with government bodies and industry to develop management plans for pest species and recovery plans for threatened fauna. Emily loves wildlife capture and habdling and is experienced with a range of techniques from trapping through to chemical immobilisation via tranquilliser rifle.