Justine E. Hausheer

Justine E. Hausheer is an award-winning science writer, editor, and photographer based on Australia's Sunshine Coast.12 She currently works as a Science Communications Specialist - Asia Pacific at The Nature Conservancy, a position she has held since May 2018.2

Professional Background

Justine's role at The Nature Conservancy involves working as a writer and managing editor for Cool Green Science, where she covers innovative research conducted by the organization's 600+ scientists worldwide.2 Her work focuses on reporting innovative conservation science and the people behind it, often taking her to remote locations beyond cell phone coverage.2

Education and Career Path

Justine holds a bachelor's degree in English with a minor in Environmental Studies from Princeton University and a master's degree in Science, Health, and Environmental Reporting from New York University.2 Her career path includes:

• Editorial internships at Audubon Magazine, OnEarth Magazine, and 5280 Magazine
• Editorial Manager at Oceana
• Freelance science journalist and editor
• Science Communications Specialist at The Nature Conservancy (Denver, Colorado)

Expertise and Interests

Justine is particularly passionate about wildlife and threatened species conservation in Australia.2 Her work often involves traveling to remote locations such as:

• Forests of Papua New Guinea
• Remote Pacific Islands
• Australia's arid deserts

Skills and Certifications

Justine possesses several relevant certifications:

• Wilderness/Remote Location First Aid (Category 5 Emergency Care)
• Advanced First Aid & CPR (Category 5 Emergency Care)
• SCUBA Open Water Diver certification

These certifications complement her field work and reporting in remote locations.2

In her free time, Justine enjoys traveling off the beaten track in search of birdlife and mammals, further demonstrating her passion for wildlife and conservation.2