Giorgia holds a MSc in Sustainable Water Management where she focused her studies on novel water contaminants such as microplastics and PFAS and their sources in the environment. Giorgia is passionate about the application of nature-based solutions to solve contemporary water quality problems and their benefits to wildlife.
Prior to working for BART, Giorgia worked in environmental consulting for the water industry where she has gained a broad understanding of some of the major challenges in the field such as land outfalls/discharges, drought provision, nutrient loading and bathing water quality. Giorgia is also a volunteer monitor for the Riverfly partnership and her local community conservation group.
Giorgia enjoys sharing her passion and knowledge of local wildlife though guided walks in her local community group and volunteering as a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) ambassador in schools.