Judy is passionate about the oceans, and inspiring people to care for nature. Through her career she has combined these two passions through education and training, management, leadership and research. After 30 years at the South African Association for Marine Biological Research in roles including Director of Education, uShaka Sea World Director, Conservation Strategist and the first woman Chief Executive Officer, she now leads the new People and Ocean Institute at the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation. She holds degrees in Ichthyology, Business Administration and a PhD from the University of Queensland, Australia. She is currently the President of the International Zoo Educators Association and Chair of the WAZA Conservation Committee. Shes serves on Working Group 10 of the Ocean Decade Vision 2030 and the IUCN Behaviour Change Task Team.