Rochelle Steven

Rochelle Steven is an Adjunct Research Fellow at the University of Western Australia's School of Biological Sciences and the Species Conservation Project Coordinator at WWF-Australia in Perth. She specializes in conservation biology, ecology, and community engagement, focusing on threatened species and human-environment interactions. Her work integrates citizen science, urban ecosystems, and biodiversity preservation.

Education: PhD in Conservation (Griffith University, 2016), Honours in Tourism and Conservation (2011), BSc in Ecology and Conservation Biology (2010).

Research interests include citizen science methodologies, community-driven conservation, and the role of urban gardens in biodiversity. Recent projects involve the Critically Endangered western ringtail possum and enhancing public involvement in conservation efforts.

Her articles explore topics like urban ecosystems, anti-predator responses in mammals, and the value of question-driven citizen science. She emphasizes partnerships with conservation organizations to achieve tangible environmental outcomes.