Rowena Chong

Rowena Chong has a diverse work experience in various roles and industries. Rowena currently works as a Bushland Community Liaison Officer at Willoughby City Council since 2021. Prior to that, they were a University Subject Demonstrator at Taronga Conservation Society Australia starting in 2019. From 2018 to 2021, they worked at Nutty Scientists Group, initially as a Program Coordinator and later as a Program Instructor. At the University of Sydney, they held multiple positions from 2016 to 2021, including Workshop Facilitator, Academic Tutor, and Laboratory Demonstrator. From 2013 to 2018, they worked at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, initially as a Guest Experience/Education Officer and later as an Aquarist. Rowena also served as a Research Assistant at Australasian Wildlife Genomics Group from 2015 to 2016. At Midson Road Veterinary Clinic, they worked as a Receptionist and Veterinary Nurse from 2013 to 2015. Rowena started their professional career as a Telemarketer at Insight Charity Fundraising Services from 2012 to 2013.

Rowena Chong completed their education history in the following chronological order. Rowena attended Presbyterian Ladies College from 2005 to 2007 for their high school education. Rowena then enrolled at the University of Sydney from 2008 to 2010, where they pursued a high school degree. From 2011 to 2014, Rowena continued their studies at the University of Sydney and completed a Bachelor of Animal and Veterinary Bioscience (First-Class Honours) specializing in Animal Sciences. Their educational journey culminated in earning a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Molecular Biology and Conservation Genetics from the University of Sydney, a qualification they obtained between 2016 and 2019.