Amanda Reichelt-Brushett

Professor Amanda Reichelt-Brushett has a Bachelor of Applied Science in Coastal Management from the University of New England, a Master of Science in Marine Chemistry from James Cook University and a PhD in Ecotoxicology from Southern Cross University. Amanda has published numerous scientific journal 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 was President of the Asia-Pacific geographic unit of Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC A-P) from 2020-2022 and continues to play an active role in the global Society. 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.