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Maisie graduated from the University of Canterbury in 2022 with a BSc(Hons) in Environmental Science and a BSc in Chemistry. Her honors dissertation investigated accumulation of heavy metals in microplastics in wastewater treatment plants, which contributed to a wider research program known as the Aotearoa Impacts and Mitigation of Microplastics Project.

Since graduating, Maisie has worked as an environmental scientist at Beca. The majority of her work is focused on contaminated land, comprising a mix of desk and field-based site investigations for soil and groundwater quality, for a variety of Beca projects.

Courtney is an Environmental Scientist at GHD, working predominately in the contaminated land sector. She holds a Bachelor of Science majoring in Environmental Science and a Masters of Environmental Policy and Management.

Throughout her first year at GHD she has gained experience in sampling groundwater, surface water and landfill gas as well as conducting environmental audits and reporting.

Jessica Griffin has over 11 years of experience in the environmental sector, specialising in analytical services for asbestos and contaminated land and water. As the Asbestos Team Lead at Hill Labs in Christchurch, she oversees the asbestos laboratory operations, ensuring the delivery of accurate and timely results for clients across New Zealand. Her role also includes business development for asbestos services, where she works closely with clients to grow and strengthen relationships.

After completing a Bachelor of Science in Geology and Geography at the University of Canterbury, Jessica began her career in the environmental industry following the Canterbury Earthquakes. She has developed expertise in analytical techniques such as polarising light microscopy (PLM), phase contrast microscopy (PCM), and inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS).
Before joining Hill Laboratories, Jessica owned and managed Terra Scientific, where she provided high-level analytical services and technical advice on asbestos, microbiology, water chemistry, and soil contaminants.

Alice is a Scientist in the Contaminated Land Team at Environment Canterbury with a background studying geology and geography at the University of Canterbury.

She has nine years of regulatory experience and works alongside other scientists, consent planners and compliance officers delivering contaminated land technical advice to protect the environment and human health. She has led the Contaminated Land summer student program for the past three years.

David is a Principal Environmental Consultant working in the field of hazardous materials assessment. His 30+ years experience comes from working on numerous ventures including major remediation (including asbestos in soil), development and infrastructure projects. Roles include building and site assessments for asbestos, mould and lead paint investigations, full site contamination characterisation, remediation options assessment, production of site management plans and consent application assistance.

Projects in New Zealand Dave has worked on include Victoria Park Tunnel Site Investigation in Auckland, Kopeopeo Canal BPEO study in Whakatane, Global NES Consent in Christchurch, Langdons Rd Bridgestone Development in Christchurch, and many more.

Recently David has set up Helsby Environmental Consulting Ltd where he provides all of the above services and works with major organisations to help manage environmental risk.