Emma Williams

Communications Director

Emma manages all communications for Motu Research.

She has many years’ experience as a science communicator in the public, private and NGO sectors.

Emma has a postgraduate diploma in Communications Management — and a Bachelor of Science in Zoology/Botany.

She started her career in policy and project management roles, including five years overseas working for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and Greenpeace International.

In 2005, Emma moved into communications/marketing roles, with a special interest in social marketing. 

Emma loves working directly with people, using the power of marketing/communications to help create positive behaviour change for a sustainable world.

Emma has a combination of strategic communications, marketing, policy, research, project management and administrative skills.  She has great networks  – especially in Wellington in the government, NGO and private sector.