Hillary Smith

Hillary Smith is a seasoned Senior Research Officer at James Cook University, specializing in coral-algal interactions within climate change and reef management projects. Previous roles include Environmental Officer at the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection, where compliance and environmental performance inspections were conducted, and multiple research assistant positions focusing on coral health surveys, DNA extraction for phylogenetic studies, and habitat fragmentation in tropical fishes. Hillary's academic journey includes a Doctor of Philosophy in progress at UNSW, a Master's degree in Marine Biology from James Cook University, and a post-baccalaureate in Ecology from Columbia University, alongside foundational studies in fashion design from Washington University.