Emma has extensive expertise in tourism and recreation planning and management; sustainable product and business development; management planning for parks as well as stakeholder consultation and facilitation.

Emma has previously worked on the National Landscapes Program as a Program Manager and worked with National Landscapes to prepare and implement Experience Development Strategies. She also worked with Tourism Queensland to develop the Queensland Ecotourism Plan from 2003-2008.

Emma holds a Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in Ecotourism, First Class Research Honours in Outdoor Recreation Planning and Management from Charles Sturt University and a Graduate Certificate in Regional Development. Emma will work from the TRC Office in Civic when she is not consulting in more exotic locations.