Dr. Dianne Dredge is a leading expert in regenerative tourism and a former professor of tourism policy and planning. She transitioned from academia to found The Tourism CoLab, a social enterprise dedicated to disrupting traditional tourism models through systems thinking. Originally trained as an environmental planner, she has over thirty years of experience across government, consultancy, and research. Dianne is recognized for her work in place-based activation and community stewardship, notably through projects like "The Islander Way" on Flinders Island. She provides strategic leadership for organizations and communities seeking to build more resilient, nature-positive futures. Her work integrates whole-body intelligence—head, heart, and gut into professional tourism education and practice.