A/Prof Rosanne Quinnell is a plant scientist in the School of Life and Environment at the University of Sydney where she leads the Transdisciplinary REsEarch group. She is currently Deputy Director (Education) in the Sydney Environment Institute and is an active member of the Sydney Indigenous Research Network. Her contributions to research, teaching and governance are framed by the principles and practices of inclusivity and environmental sustainability, and she has received multiple awards for her innovative contributions to science education.