Elke Venstra

Elke Venstra is an experienced professional in environmental management and auditing, currently serving as Section Head of Internal Assurance at Climate Friendly since March 2015. In this role, Elke oversees the Internal Assurance team, focusing on quality control for audit packs related to Offsets Reports and Australian Carbon Credit Unit applications under the Emissions Reduction Fund. Previous experience includes roles as Carbon Farming Project Manager at Climate Friendly, Scientist at Australian Bay Lobster Producers, Environmental Officer at Cape Byron Kayaks, Director at A Liquid Future, and Researcher at UNSW. Educational credentials include a Graduate Diploma in Education from Queensland University of Technology, a Master of Science in Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management, and a Bachelor of Science in Marine Sciences from the University of Amsterdam, alongside a high school diploma with a focus on Biology from Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam.