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.

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

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

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