Mary is from Sydney, NSW and is a Human Geography student studying at the University of Wollongong. Mary is particularly interested in the links between social and environmental issues.

Mary loves being in nature, and has helped with wildlife surveys and research in Queensland and Tasmania. She also works at Sydney’s Taronga Zoo as a Guest Experience Officer. Mary loves to learn about new cultures and places; she was recently an Australian delegate on the Ship for World Youth, a Japanese youth exchange and leadership program, and is currently completing an exchange at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver.

Mary is very excited to be an NYLC coordinator this year and is looking forward to having interesting discussions, working on exciting projects, and learning from the amazing and diverse group of young people on this year’s team.