Cinzia is from Italy, holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Science and a Master’s degree in Marine Environmental Protection. She participated in the SEAMaP project in the Philippines with the assessment of plastic pollution impacts on fiddler and sesarmid crabs, contributing to the strategic plans for the conservation and restoration of mangrove forest. As a member of the Healthy Rivers to Reef Partnership, and led by a strong passion for the marine environment, Cinzia manages various waterway related projects that contribute to the Mackay-Whitsunday-Isaac Report Card, and coordinates technical and project-related activities of the Partnership.