Yolanda Lee Waters

Yolanda is a dive instructor turned environmental social scientist, community organiser and ocean advocate. She is currently completing her PhD at the University of Queensland. Her research explores pathways to greater public engagement with climate change and whether we can leverage iconic places like the Great Barrier Reef to inspire action. She is a member of the Social Science Community for the Great Barrier Reef and is the coordinator for the community-led initiative Divers for Climate.