Dr. Rochelle Steven

Biography

Rochelle Steven works for WWF-Australia as the Species Conservation Project Coordinator based in Perth. She holds an Adjunct Research Fellow position at the University of Western Australia. Previously, Rochelle worked as a researcher at the University of Queensland in the NESP’s Threatened Species Recovery Hub, managing projects that focused on citizen science and threatened species conservation. Her research has developed significant community involvement in the conservation of the Critically Endangered western ringtail possum in Southwest Western Australia. Generally, her research themes explore issues related to human interactions with the environment, both positive and negative; she completed her PhD on birdwatching ecotourism. Unusually for a scientist, Rochelle is a 'people-person' who enjoys engaging with students and the general public alike to foster nature appreciation. She shares her passion for birds and promotes conservation actions, such as using native plants to create ecologically sustainable gardens. Her diverse research spans various settings, including the Australian Alps, Australia's tropical north, Southeast Queensland, Southwest Australia, Fiji, and the United Kingdom. Rochelle's work with WWF-Australia focuses on conservation in Southwest Australia, and she seeks opportunities to form partnerships with conservation-based organizations to deliver tangible outcomes. She is enthusiastic about sharing her expertise with postgraduate students in Australia through guest lectures on myriad conservation topics.

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