Mark is a final year student of a Bachelor of Environmental Science (Environmental Management and Sustainability) at Deakin University. Passionate about environmental sustainability, he has studied through exchange programs at Wageningen University & Research in The Netherlands and Hubei University in China. Mark has previously worked on sustainable development challenges in Nepal and been involved with the National Sustainable Living Festival and EcoCity World Summit in Melbourne. As a youngster, camping trips fuelled the enjoyment of discovering nature, which grew into exploring and sharing breathtaking mountains around the world as a Snowsports Instructor.