About

An experienced physician and cardiologist, Dr Hunter brings experience from health care, climate policy and global catastrophic risk. 

Dr Hunter is skilled in translating complex research into policy outcomes, with a particular focus on disaster resilience, community health and wellbeing, and understanding risk, resilience and reward. 

She currently serves as chair the ACT Climate Council and Global Shield Australia and has been the Human Futures Fellow at the Australian National University for the past five years. 

Bringing strategic governance experience and understanding of stakeholder engagement across government, academia, and community sectors, Dr Hunter was raised on a farm in regional Victoria and has a deep love for this continent and its ancient Indigenous heritage and is a strong advocate for our human future. 

Professor of Practice at Monash Sustainable Development Institute and Chair of Birrarung Council. Chris has extensive experience in the water industry and government, including leadership roles with Melbourne Water.