Operational Approvals
Shelby joined the ZIP team in 2022, making the jump from palaeontology to conservation. In short, she shifted from studying extinct animals to protecting the taonga that are still alive today. At ZIP, Shelby ensures our operations are compliant with regulatory agencies and effectively communicated internally and externally. She uses her people skills to engage with stakeholders and help them understand the complicated technical mahi that goes on behind the scenes. Her approach to people is warm and inclusive, facilitating relationship building and communicating technical information across the ZIP whānau and beyond.
Shelby moved from Florida to Te Whanganui-a-Tara in 2016 to complete her MSc in geology at Te Herenga Waka. During her time in Aotearoa, she fell in love with the taonga species here – whether they are taking refuge on an offshore island or in her own backyard. In her spare time, she volunteers with a community conservation group called Ngā Kaimanaaki o Te Waimapihi. She also enjoys hanging out with her indoor cats, reading, singing karaoke, tramping, and binge watching reality TV.