Hi everyone, here is a little background on me for those who want to know me better! My name is Laura Kent and I recently started at 4Pillars as an environmental consultant.
I grew up on a farm spending all my time outdoors assisting with the care of animals and getting my hands dirty. From a young age, I think most people around me would have been surprised if this love of the environment didn’t transpire into a part of my future. When it came time to choose a career path, I knew an amount of being out in the elements was a must. I began my studies doing a Bachelor of Zoology and decided to major in ecology. Upon completion of this, I felt compelled to continue my environmental education and also completed a master’s in environmental science and Management. As a large part of my master’s, I undertook a study into the Dietary Ecology of the Saltwater crocodile. Using samples previously collected in a breeding ground in northern Queensland I undertook the laboratory analysis to determine the impacts of animal size, diet, and gender-based on dietary ecology.
After all my years of study, I decided to go do something completely different and went to live overseas. I got to experience a number of years living in London and traveling across much of Europe. This has allowed for so much personal growth, development, and memories I will treasure for a lifetime. Once I decided that it was time to return home, furthering my career and pursuing my passion for the Environment were at the forefront of my mind. When I learned about 4Pillars, their values, and the work they do. I felt I could learn a lot from the company and the teams they have developed. I am eager to be exposed to new environmental monitoring techniques and management projects and I’m looking forward to being involved in the variety of areas 4Pillars is involved in. And I am eager to further increase my knowledge and skills in a team of like-minded individuals.
When I am not working you will find me connecting with friends and family. I have loved traveling and like to be out and about trying new restaurants and cuisines or cooking new dishes at home to make for others. I like to play sports and am always on the lookout for a new team to join (Netball, Soccer, Hockey) or just enjoying some downtime with a series on Netflix (Money Heist) or a book.