Dr Debbie Saunders

Dr Debbie Saunders has a diverse work experience in the field of conservation and ecology. Dr Debbie is the Founder, CEO, and Chief Remote Pilot of Wildlife Drones, where they developed an innovative animal radio-tracking drone system. Prior to this, they worked as a Conservation Ecologist and Postdoctoral Researcher at the Australian National University, where they secured a grant for habitat conservation for the critically endangered Swift Parrot. Dr Debbie also served as a Threatened Species Consultant at the Commonwealth Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities (DSEWPaC). Additionally, Dr Saunders has experience as a Sustainable Farms Project Officer, Bird Migration Researcher, Threatened Species Recovery Coordinator, PhD Scholar, Threatened Species Conservation Officer, Project Manager, and Environmental Consultant in various organizations.

Dr. Debbie Saunders has a strong educational background in the field of ecology and conservation. Dr Debbie earned their Bachelor of Science degree with Honors in Ecology from UNSW, which they completed from 1991 to 1995. Following this, they pursued further studies at The Australian National University, where they obtained their PhD Research and Environmental Studies degree specializing in the ecology and conservation of threatened migratory birds. This doctoral program lasted from 2003 to 2007.