Vanessa Moskal
Carbon Integration Manager at Origin and Board Member OzGreen charity in Sydney, Australia
My dedication has been recognised with an Order of Australia Certificate of Commendation for Service to the Community (2009), Australian Defence Force Leadership and Teamwork Award (2009), and Rotary Pride of Workmanship Award Excellence in Leadership and Passion for Learning (2013). I have 10 years of experience in both government and NGO sectors (2008-present). Qualified with a Certificate of Engagement from the International Association of Public Participation (2015), I also have a Bachelor of Political, Economic, and Social Sciences from the University of Sydney (BPESS 2020).
I currently work as Carbon Integration Manager at Origin Energy (2023-present). Dedicated to Net Zero targets, I keep abreast of developing legislative changes in carbon and environmental markets.
I also have worked with National Carbon Bank of Australia (2020-2023), under the NSW Energy Saving Scheme (ESS) with experience in the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF). NCBA is one of the largest Certificate creators, having 18.8% market share in 2021.
Locally, in government, for five years I served as an elected Councillor (policymaker) with Warringah Council (2012-2017). This involved chairing the Environmental ECOS Strategic Reference Group (SRG). The SRG covered environmental issues for 4 lagoons, 9 beaches, and 1700ha of bushland. In the role, I also gained experience in policy for sea-level rise in the Collaroy Coastal Zone Management Plan (CZMP). From this, I have a passion for the environment. The role also involved extensive experience in public speaking, such as being a speaker and MC at Australia Day and community events.
Abroad, I have represented Australia at the precursor to the environmental G8 Summit on Climate Change in Hokkaido, Japan (2008) participated in the UNICEF Junior Roundtable on Human Rights in the Asia Pacific (2007), worked in Poland teaching English (2010-2011), and seen aid work for women with disabilities in Nepal (June 2014). I have a passion for community service.
In addition, I have over 10 years of experience volunteering with the environmental charity, OzGreen Australia (2009-present), and am now an elected Board Member (2018-present). I have experience in the event management and facilitation of an annual Environmental Education program for Sydney, ‘Youth Leading the World' (2009-present). The organisation has been recognised with a Eureka Prize, Banksia Award, and UN Media Peace Awards.
Speaking candidly, I am available as a motivational speaker