Christie Mettes is a lecturer at the University of Aruba. She lectures Introduction to Environmental Science at the Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management Studies and Organization and Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in the Organization, Governance and Management of the Faculty of Arts and Science. Outside of the University, she leads the Metabolic Foundation in Aruba, through which she co-founded Brenchie's Lab and Plastic Beach Party and developed the Mo-B Lab program in Aruba. Her main employment is as project coordinator of Metabolic Foundation. Christie led the circular economy team in Aruba's 2020 Master Plan and sits on the board of the Sociaal Economische Raad (SER) as an independent board member (2020-2023). As a professional Christie is also affiliated with Metabolic in Amsterdam, and is part of the Fab Lab Network. She has worked on open-source replicable interventions for the transition towards more sustainable communities. She also holds the teaching certification of Certificate hospitality education from American Hotel and Lodging Education Institute (CHE).