Joseph Glesta

Joseph Glesta has a diverse work experience spanning various sectors. Joseph co-founded and served as CEO of Climasens, a company focused on transforming climate risk data into climate resilience. Joseph also worked as a Business Development Manager at CSIRO's Data61, where they built industry engagement and commercial opportunities. Joseph held multiple roles at the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, including Strategic Partnerships and Engagement Advisor, Senior Project Officer in the Energy sector, and Policy Officer in the Air Quality and Climate Change Division. Joseph participated in a startup accelerator program at Techstars and worked as a Communications and Stakeholder Relations Officer at VicRoads. Joseph co-founded Olmsted, an organization that integrates green infrastructure into urban projects. Joseph gained experience at Melbourne Water as a Project Support Officer and worked as an Environmental Consultant at Arup. Joseph also had a brief role as a Green Wall Technician and served as a Project Support Officer during an internship at the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning.

Joseph Glesta's education history begins with their attendance at Brooklyn Friends School from 2005 to 2007, although no degree or field of study is specified. From 2008 to 2009, they studied Sociology and Anthropology at Concordia University, earning a B.A. degree. Joseph then pursued a B.A. in Environment, Sustainability and Society from Dalhousie University, completing their studies from 2010 to 2013. Joseph went on to attend the University of Melbourne from 2014 to 2016, obtaining an MSc in Sustainable Cities, Sustainable Regions. Joseph also holds a certification in the introduction to the living building challenge from the Living Building Challenge institution. The exact months and years when they obtained this certification are not provided.