Dr Lewis has 20 years’ scientific experience through research, industry and government positions. Her expertise combines environmental and social sciences data to inform interdisciplinary management and policy frameworks.
Dr Lewis holds a BSc (hons) in marine science and a master in environmental management specialising in environmental impact assessments (EIAs) and environmental plans (EPs). Her multidisciplinary PhD research in protected area management along the Ningaloo coast, Western Australia, was funded through CSIRO.
Dr Lewis is currently a Research Program Manager at the Australian National Centre for Ocean Resources and Security (ANCORS), University of Wollongong.