Richa Ekka

Richa Ekka has a diverse professional background in geology and environmental consultancy, beginning as an Assistant Geologist at PetroEvaluation Services Inc from February 2012 to July 2013, where responsibilities included scanning logs and researching oil wells in the Utica shale region. Richa progressed to work as an Environmental Advisor at Laing O'Rourke from May 2017 to October 2018 and then became a Senior Environmental Consultant at Jacobs in October 2018. Other notable roles include Project Coordinator at Lloyd Group, Project Officer - Licensing at the Environment Protection Authority Victoria, and Environmental Consultant at Nation Partners. Richa holds a Bachelor's Degree in Geological and Earth Sciences from The College of Wooster and a Master’s Degree in Environmental Urban Planning from the University of Melbourne, complemented by early experience as a Project Intern at PAJHRA focused on indigenous empowerment in India and serving as a Resident Assistant while in college.