Gabriela Roldan

Gabriela Roldan is a Naturalist and social scientist with a professional focus on Antarctica and the human relationships that shape engagement with remote polar regions. A native of Argentina, she has traveled extensively and worked as a guide throughout Patagonia, Tierra del Fuego, the Sub-Antarctic Islands and Antarctica.

Gabriela’s expertise in pressing Antarctic issues has supported a range of roles across governmental and private stakeholders, including assisting policymakers on tourism management and contributing to strategies for the development of Antarctic gateway cities.

She holds a Ph.D. in Antarctic Studies from the University of Canterbury in New Zealand and conducts research through Gateway Antarctica, the Centre for Antarctic Research and Studies. Her work focuses on polar governance, environmental management and the evolving dynamics of Antarctic tourism.

Gabriela also serves the international Antarctic community through leadership roles within the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR), including special groups focused on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Antarctic tourism research.

Outside of her expedition and academic work, Gabriela contributes to the Sub-Antarctic Foundation for Ecosystems Research and enjoys reading and gardening.