Matilda Koma
Matilda Koma
Party: Indigenous People's Party
Term: N/A
Electorate: Goilala
Province: Central
Political Status: N/A
Summary Biography
Holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Chemical and Process Engineering from the University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand (1998) and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Applied Chemistry from University of Technology, Lae, PNG.
Has over 20 years of experience in the field of Environment. Served as Environmental Scientist in the Department of Environment and Conservation for 10 years, worked as Environmental and Rights Advocate with NGOs and worked as Quality Control Chemist in private sector.
Key Achievements
- Founder of the Centre for Environmental Research and Development (an NGO mine watchdog) and Mine-affected Women’s Foundation
- Influenced key Government policy developments and policy changes including the Mining Act, 1992
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Ph: +679 330 0399 I Fax: +679 330 1976 I Email: pacwip@gmail.com