Amanda Reichelt-Brushett
Professor, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Southern Cross University.
Adaptation Research Network
Amanda Reichelt-Brushett is Professor of Science and Engineering at Southern Cross University. She has a Bachelor of Applied Science in Coastal Management, a Master of Science in Marine Chemistry and a PhD in Ecotoxicology. Amanda has published articles on catchment management and aquatic pollution and is editor and co-author of a new text book titled: Marine Pollution -Monitoring, Management and Mitigation. She has 30 years of experience in investigating human impacts on the environment. Amanda has worked with communities in the Asia-Pacific region to help understand various local pollution issues and improve environmental outcomes. She is the immediate past President of the Asia-Pacific geographic unit of Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC A-P). Locally she is motivated to use her expertise to work within the community to improve the health of the Richmond River through leadership in the Richmond RiverKeeper organisation.