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Concurrently, she looks at whether attitudes and values predispose some to utilise loans in a more environmentally conscious manner then others.<\/p>\n<h3>Background<\/h3>\n<p>Sindra has an MA in Environmental Psychology, PGDipSci in Environmental Mgmt and a BA (Hons) with a focus on Cognitive Neuropsychology from the University of Auckland.<\/p>\n<p>Before joining the London School of Economics and Political Science, Sindra was working as a projects coordinator for various intersectroal projects in mental and personal health for one of Auckland&rsquo;s District Health Boards. 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