Katie Meissner

Katie Meissner is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at The University of Queensland Business School, focusing on the intersection of climate risk, insurance, and sustainability. She teaches Corporate Sustainability and is affiliated with the Business Sustainability Initiative. Her research examines how insurance mechanisms can mitigate natural disaster impacts.

Dr. Meissner's research interests center on environmental communication, public participation in environmental decision-making, and the economic implications of climate change. Her work addresses insurance market adaptations to increasing climate-related disasters and policy interventions for sustainable risk management.

Her recent publications analyze global insurance market vulnerabilities to climate change, emphasizing economic ripple effects and policy solutions. Research demonstrates consistent focus on practical approaches to enhance community resilience through improved insurance frameworks.

Dr. Meissner holds a PhD in Environmental Communication (2020), a Master of Communication (2010), and a Bachelor of Business in Marketing (2000) from Australian institutions.