Our Team

Samantha Bourke is the Circular Economy Lead at the Circular Economy Living Lab, bringing over 12 years of experience in environment and sustainability across both the public and private sectors. With expertise in circular economy strategy, environmental management, resource efficiency, and waste auditing, her project experience spans diverse areas including infrastructure, renewable energy, urban development and waste management. Passionate about advancing sustainability in the built environment, Samantha is dedicated to driving collaboration in innovation and implementing circular economy principles. Creating solutions and lasting environmental, social, and economic initiatives for Lake Macquarie and the wider Hunter Region.