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Dr Taryn Kong

Research Scientist

https://people.csiro.au/K/T/Taryn-Kong

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Biography

Dr Taryn Kong is a research scientist applying expertise in cross-cultural, mixed methodology and transdisciplinary research to innovate solutions for sustainability challenges. She integrates knowledge brokering approaches in her research to drive greater and more purposeful impact from science. She applies qualitative and quantitative research methods and systems perspective to gain more a holistic understanding of complex problems. Her growing research portfolio include circular economy transition management, regional economic development in mining communities, protecting the future of the GBR, reducing plastic waste, and Indigenous economic development. Her professional training and experience in accounting, environmental sciences, and anthropology allows her to successfully work within all parts of the innovation ecosystem from developing new business models through to embedding change within a broader system.

Achievements and Awards

  • 2019-2019

    Successful Postdoc Fellow
    CSIRO

  • 2013-2013

    Outstanding Dissertation Award
    University of Arizona

  • 2009-2012

    Ervin H. Zube Scholarship
    University of Arizona

  • 2011-2012

    P.E.O. Scholar Award
    Philanthropic Educational Organization

  • 2007-2009

    Science Foundation Arizona Graduate Research Fellowship
    University of Arizona

  • 1995-2000

    Presidential Scholarship
    Bernard M. Baruch College

Professional Areas

Current Roles

  • Research Scientist
    Indigenous Science and Knowledge, Sustainability Pathways

Academic Qualifications

  • 2013

    Doctorate of Philosophy in Natural Resources Studies; Minor: Anthropology
    University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA

  • 2000

    Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting
    Bernard M. Baruch College-CUNY, New York, NY, USA

Professional Experiences

  • 2015-2018

    Climate Change Research Associate
    Association for Water and Rural Development, Hoedspruit, South Africa

  • 2013-2014

    Short-Term Consultant
    International Finance Corporation

  • 2011-2012

    Research Associate
    Institute of the Environment, University of Arizona

  • 2010-2011

    Research Associate
    North-West University

  • 2007-2010

    Research Associate
    Office of Arid Lands Studies (2009-2010) and School of Natural Resources and the Environment (2007-2009), University of Arizona

  • 2006-2007

    Accounting Consultant
    ON24, Inc.

  • 2005-2006

    Senior Accountant
    Calypso Technology Inc.

  • 2004-2004

    Lead Auditor
    Neptune Orient Lines Limited

  • 2000-2003

    Audit Senior
    Deloitte LLP

Community and Corporate Citizenship

  • 2019-2022

    Early- to Mid-Career Researcher Committee for Land & Water

  • 2019-2020

    STEM Professionals in School