Communications Coordinator
Ria Voorhaar joined CAN - International in November 2012 as the Communications Coordinator. With over 10 years experience in journalism and communications, Ria has a strong track record for devising and driving innovative, issues-led campaigns which achieve major media coverage. She has been part of the climate movement since 2008 having worked for Greenpeace and TckTckTck - the Global Campaign for Climate Action. Ria also has a strong online and social media background having previously worked as a member of an Australian television station’s online news team. After that, she helped CHOICE in Australia gain nation-wide media recognition for its important advocacy work.
In 2000, she graduated from RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Politics. She is honored to be working for CAN International in order to do what she can to help stop catastrophic climate change. In particular, she is passionate about communicating climate change's disproportionate impact on people in the developing world.
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