Hi, I’m Tessa
I have twenty-years’ experience in the sustainability field both in Aotearoa New Zealand and East Africa, including operational and strategic level experience across carbon management projects, sustainability strategy, education and activism campaigns, certifications and communications.
My Experience
NEW ZEALAND WINE
Sustainability Advisor, 2020 – 2022
Climate change lead for NZ Winegrowers, the national organisation for the country’s grape and wine sector, with over 600 grower members and 700 winery members.
AUCKLAND ZOO
Sustainability Manager, 2016 – 2019
Led the development of sustainability and environmental strategy for Auckland Zoo.
AUCKLAND CITY COUNCIL
Senior Environmental Programme Advisor, 2013 – 2015
Provided technical advice to the Environmental Services Unit and Local Boards (South Auckland) on partnership development, community engagement and behaviour change in the context of environmental management / sustainability.
GVI
Country Director, 2007 – 2013
Oversight of East African operations, 40 local staff, 20 international staff, and up to 100 in country volunteers.
ETHICAL STYLE HUNTER
Co-Founder & Writer, 2016 – present
Fashion and lifestyle website championing companies and entrepreneurs that can help us live more ethically.
Let’s work together.
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