Tessa van Walsum

Tessa van Walsum, PhD, is a highly skilled professional with extensive experience in marine biology and ecology. Currently serving as a Senior Supply Chain Standards Officer at the Marine Stewardship Council since January 2022, Tessa manages a team to improve productivity and workflow. Previous roles include Label Licensing Officer at MSC, where Tessa ensured the accurate use of ecolabels and managed invoicing processes, and a Visiting Lecturer at the University of Roehampton. Tessa's research background includes a PhD focused on king penguin diving physiology and behavior, and contributions to various ecological studies and projects. Tessa holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Life Sciences, an MSc in Marine Biology, and a BSc in Marine Biology from the University of Groningen.