Dr Eleanor Velasquez Email & Phone Number

I am a dedicated advocate for education, scientific communication, and research, utilising the power of storytelling to make scientific knowledge accessible to all. With a rich background in ecological research, theatre, policy development, community consultation, and educational theory and practice, I bring a multifaceted approach to my work.As a registered teacher and former lecturer at Griffith University and Queensland University of Technology, I have a deep commitment to fostering learning and understanding. My diverse research interests include the conservation of critically endangered urban forests, recreational use of urban green spaces, forest responses to wildfires, and marine processes such as dispersal, connectivity, and invasion.I have represented Australia nationally at the world-renowned science communication competition FameLab, been interviewed by ABC radio's Dr. Ann Jones in her science communication programs 'Offtrack' and 'What the Duck', featured on History Channel's ‘Coast Australia’ with Professor Tim Flannery, and featured in the 'Back from the Brink' nature documentary series.Before embarking on my PhD, I spent a decade shaping environmental policy, programs, and legislation within Queensland's state and local governments. Outside of my professional life, I am a devoted mother, enthusiastic diver, avid bushwalker, birdwatcher, and artist.