Leanne Treadwell is a risk consultant with over 25 years of experience in risk management and health and safety. She currently works as a part-time lecturer at the University of Wollongong, teaching WHS risk management and OHS systems. Her qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, lead auditor training, and she is a PhD candidate. She has extensive experience conducting risk assessments, audits, incident investigations, and emergency preparedness planning for companies such as BlueScope Steel and BHP.