Ruby is an experienced horticulturist and arborist, having worked in local government in Victoria before moving to Tasmania where she is Program Leader of Arboriculture and Nursery at the City of Hobart. Her Master of Urban Horticulture degree from the University of Melbourne (Burnley Campus), underpins her applied research activity, particularly in relation to better integration of trees into built environments. Ruby is a passionate advocate for and manager of trees, urban green spaces and biodiversity because she understands their value and contribution to the health and well-being of individuals, communities and to the environment. Ruby has a strong focus on strategy and policy development to ensure consistent and robust decision making, fairness, and equity.