Wendy holds a BSc Hons degree in Environmental Science from the University of KwaZulu Natal. She is an Environmental Scientist with 4 years of experience working in the environmental consulting industry as an Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP) and Consulting Environmental Officer for multi-sector construction and/or development projects. Her experience has equipped her with concrete knowledge of environmental procedures such as environmental screening and/or land contamination assessments; Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs); Environmental Management Programmes/ Plans (EMPs); social surveys; authority and public engagement and consultation processes. Wendy has successfully applied her knowledge of environmental issues and legislation in completing small-scale to trans-boundary projects. She has gained extensive experience in coordinating, managing and conducting a range of environmental impact assessments, licensing and monitoring for numerous projects including Mining, Transport (roads, bridges and railway infrastructure); Building Structures (green buildings and low cost housing developments); Bulk Water Supply Infrastructure (dams and pipelines), Bridges, Waste Water Treatment Facilities and Electrical Infrastructure (transmission lines, substations, power stations and PV facilities).