Dr Teagan Shields
Curtin University
Teagan is a proud Arabana woman. She grew up in Newcastle (Awabakal Country) and has worked in strategic policy reform, community engagement and biodiversity conservation across NSW, ACT and WA for the past 15 years. Teagan holds a Bachelor of Applied Science, Bachelor of Education and a Master of Marine Science and Management.
Teagan believes the answer to the conservation issues facing Australia lies in the Indigenous-led use of Traditional Knowledge. She is currently undertaking a PhD with the University of Melbourne, investigating systemic changes to empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander land and sea managers in biodiversity conservation.
"The Biodiversity Council has developed a genuine co-governance model with Indigenous leadership, it offers a real opportunity to elevate Indigenous voices in the biodiversity agenda. I hope to the Council offers a platform for genuine collaboration and enduring change for our future generations to see Country healthy and abundant." - Teagan Shields
