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Education
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Certification
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Georgina (Georgie) Psaltis

London

Summary

MSc graduate in Climate Change, Management and Finance from Imperial College London, focused on developing sustainable solutions that enhance community and economic resilience. Experienced in environmental regulation and compliance, with expertise in investment research, stakeholder engagement, data analysis, and financial modeling.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Part-time Intern

Terranomics
London
12.2024 - Current
  • Researching barriers and opportunities for financing coral reef restoration in Fiji, the Solomon Islands, and Indonesia.
  • Developing financial models detailing project costs, income projections, funding needs, and investor returns.
  • Providing technical assistance and investment readiness support to pilot projects in the Plan Vivo Community Project Accelerator.

Senior Policy Adviser

New South Wales Environment Protection Authority (NSW EPA)
Sydney
02.2023 - 08.2024
  • Led research and analysis for five major policy proposals, achieving significant environmental legislation reform in NSW.
  • Formulated emergency regulations to safeguard native forests from logging impacts post-natural disasters.
  • Engaged stakeholders, including Aboriginal communities, to develop leading policy solutions for ecosystem enhancement.
  • Delivered leadership briefings to ensure informed decision-making on environmental issues.
  • Collaborated with industry and business partners to promote sustainable practices in NSW ecosystems.

Policy Adviser

New South Wales Environment Protection Authority (NSW EPA)
Sydney
08.2021 - 02.2023
  • Represented NSW EPA in national policy forums to influence the Australian environmental policy agenda.
  • Collaborated with representatives from Australian jurisdictions to establish consensus on managing chemical contaminants.
  • Managed and addressed over 10 public complaints and requests for information monthly.

Policy Adviser

Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA)
Canberra
09.2020 - 08.2021
  • Verified compliance data for Australian vessels at international fisheries meetings.
  • Managed agenda, minutes, and action item delivery for quarterly International Compliance Directors meetings.
  • Coordinated with international representatives to secure port access for Australian vessels.
  • Developed and implemented fisheries compliance measures to promote sustainable marine resource management.

Graduate

Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA)
Canberra
02.2020 - 09.2020
  • Analyzed seabird by-catch mitigation regulations and created communication materials for implementation.
  • Developed options paper for satellite position data provision to international fisheries management organizations.

Education

MSc - Climate Change, Management and Finance

Imperial College London
London, United Kingdom
08.2025

Bachelor of Science (Advanced) -

Australian National University (ANU)
Canberra, Australia
12.2019

Skills

  • Data mapping
  • Financial modeling
  • Report writing
  • Policy analysis
  • Environmental research
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Project management
  • Presentations
  • Microsoft Office Suite

Volunteering

  • Marine conservation volunteer, Love the Oceans, Mozambique, 07/2023
  • Volunteer, the Salvation Army, 2010 - 2019
  • World Vision International ambassador, 2014

Certification

  • Certificate in Advanced Policy Development, 2022
  • Diploma of Government, 2020

Affiliations

Avid competitive sailor, skilled at leading teams, and making decisions under pressure

  • 2025 Global MBA Sailing League champion
  • Competed in the renowned Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race in December 2023
  • 2016 ANU Half Blue for exceptional sporting ability, teamwork, and sportsmanship
  • 2015 Australian National Sailing Champion

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Part-time Intern

Terranomics
12.2024 - Current

Senior Policy Adviser

New South Wales Environment Protection Authority (NSW EPA)
02.2023 - 08.2024

Policy Adviser

New South Wales Environment Protection Authority (NSW EPA)
08.2021 - 02.2023

Policy Adviser

Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA)
09.2020 - 08.2021

Graduate

Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA)
02.2020 - 09.2020

MSc - Climate Change, Management and Finance

Imperial College London

Bachelor of Science (Advanced) -

Australian National University (ANU)

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