Our Advisors We are grateful for the support of our advisors, whose expertise in the fields of science, technology and education, enables us to support young people to enact real change through a framework of guidance, mentoring and advocacy. Grenville Hancox Grenville Hancox Advisor Grenville Hancox is well known as a teacher, performer and conductor initiating and researching music and health activities throughout his career. Dr Matt Winning Dr Matt Winning Advisor Dr Matthew Winning is a Lecturer in Economics of Sustainability at the UCL Institute for Sustainable Resources and a stand-up comedian who performs live climate change comedy shows. He is also an author, broadcaster and keynote speaker. Giorgio Vacchiano Giorgio Vacchiano Advisor Giorgio Vacchiano is a researcher in forest management and planning at the University of Milan, where he studies simulation models to support sustainable forest management, climate change mitigation and adaptation, and the impact of natural disturbances on European temperate forests. Dr Douglas Atkinson Dr Douglas Atkinson Advisor Douglas is a Reader in Fashion Technologies at Manchester Metropolitan University. Dr Charlotte Maughan Jones Dr Charlotte Maughan Jones Advisor Charlotte is a veterinary surgeon turned biomedical engineer at the University of East London, with a passion for the "One Health" principle. Andrew Simms Andrew Simms Advisor Andrew Simms is an author, political economist and campaigner. He co-authored the original Green New Deal, came up with Earth Overshoot Day, and jointly proposed the Fossil Fuel Non Proliferation Treaty with Prof Peter Newell. Professor Sylvia Knight Professor Sylvia Knight Advisor Professor Sylvia Knight is the Royal Meteorological Society’s Head of Education. Dr Paul Myers Dr Paul Myers Advisor Paul is managing director of Farm Urban, building new stakeholder relationships, working with investors and helping to grow the business and impact and share their story. Dr Peter Hatfield Dr Peter Hatfield Advisor Peter did a DPhil in Astronomy at the University of Oxford, and was a postdoc and subsequently Hintze Research Fellow in the Department. Dr William Rowlandson Dr William Rowlandson Advisor William is Arts & Humanities Sustainability Champion, the UCU Branch Environmental Officer, and a member of the management committee of the Kent Community Oasis Garden. Jackie Flaherty Jackie Flaherty Advisor Jackie is a physics graduate from Durham University who has taught in state secondary schools for 30 years. Mystaya Bremaud Mystaya Bremaud Advisor Mystaya is a climate activist focusing on curriculum and policy change. She is studying Natural Sciences at the University of Cambridge, with a focus on materials for renewable energy, and is also a freelance journalist. Joseph Merz Joseph Merz Advisor Joseph began his career on a scholarship to train as a pilot. Most recently he founded the Merz Institute where he serves as chairman. Tom Mansfield Tom Mansfield Advisor Tom's main areas of focus are Climate, Technology and Organisational Development, all of which are wrapped in the frame of ‘Planetary Health’. Iris Hill Iris Hill Advisor Iris has worked with First Light Fusion, creating code to analyse the effectiveness of the Spitzer equation for electron-ion equilibration times. Professor Becky Shipley Professor Becky Shipley Advisor Becky is Professor of Healthcare Engineering at University College London. Becky has a background in mathematics and computation and her research lies at the intersection of engineering, computing and healthcare. Niall Finneran Niall Finneran Advisor Niall Finneran is professor of historical archaeology and heritage at the University of Winchester and adjunct professor at the University of Notre Dame London. Poppy Illsley Poppy Illsley Advisor Documentary and educational filmmaker, primarily covering scientific topics Catherine Willan Catherine Willan Advisor Lecturer in the Institute for Sustainable Resources at University College London. Jane Francis Jane Francis Advisor Professor Dame Jane Francis Director, British Antarctic Survey Professor R. G. Palgrave Professor R. G. Palgrave Advisor Professor of Inorganic and Materials Chemistry at University College London. Bryan Turner Bryan Turner Advisor Bryan Turner is Emeritus Professor of Experimental Genetics at the University of Birmingham, UK and a Fellow of the Royal Society. Raja GuhaThakurta Raja GuhaThakurta Advisor Professor and Department Chair of Astronomy and Astrophysics at the University of California Santa Cruz. Mark Miodownik Mark Miodownik Advisor Mark Miodownik is an engineer and materials scientist. He received his PhD in turbine jet engine alloys from Oxford University in 1996. Kieran Harkin Kieran Harkin Advisor Kieran is the Founder of Registered Charity, GET OUT, which through surfing and environmental education, connects young people from disadvantaged areas to nature as a means of its protection and to improve health and wellbeing. Prof Martin Warren Prof Martin Warren Advisor Prof. Martin Warren is a Professor of Biochemistry, University of Kent. Professor Gerry Gilmore Professor Gerry Gilmore Advisor Gerry Gilmore, grew up in New Zealand and is an astrophysicist at Cambridge. Connie Potter Connie Potter Advisor Connie Potter is a long-standing CERN staff member where she shares her work time between the CERN Communications group and the ATLAS experiment where her experience in conference and event organisation and immersion in a world of physicists have led... Dr Meryl Batchelder Dr Meryl Batchelder Advisor With a background in both scientific research and classroom teaching Meryl is now an enthusiastic communicator on climate, nature and sustainability education. Alex Green Alex Green Advisor Alex Green is the Schools Lead for Ashden, a climate solutions charity based in London. Lord Jim Knight Lord Jim Knight Advisor Lord Jim Knight is the former Minister of State for Schools and Learning. He is the new Chair of STEM Learning. Dr Katharine Lee Dr Katharine Lee Advisor Katharine Lee is a Research Associate in Psychology at the University of Bath. Naomi Evans Naomi Evans Advisor Naomi Evans is a writer, speaker, activist and secondary school teacher specialising in race and equality. In 2019 she co-founded the organisation Everyday Racism as an Instagram platform. Tim Carter Tim Carter Advisor Tim Carter is a Chartered Engineer, focused on data and software engineering and supporting young people to get involved in the world of STEM. Brian Foster Brian Foster Advisor Brian Foster is Donald H. Perkins Professor Emeritus of Experimental Physics at the University of Oxford. Tom Welton Tom Welton Advisor Tom Welton is Professor of Sustainable Chemistry at Imperial College London. Fara Bakare Fara Bakare Advisor Fara is a student at Stanford University. She is a phenomenal innovator for change establishing a non - profit organization called STEM In Africa (SIA). Dr Niall Doran Dr Niall Doran Advisor Dr Niall Doran is Director of the Bookend Trust. Charlie Gardner Charlie Gardner Advisor Charlie is a conservation scientist and activist with a particular interest in social change and the connections between climate change and the loss of nature. Professor Michael Mann Professor Michael Mann Advisor Michael Mann is a Presidential Distinguished Professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Science at the University of Pennsylvania. Miles Richardson Miles Richardson Advisor Miles Richardson is a Professor of Human Factors and Nature Connectedness at the University of Derby Paul Finch Paul Finch Advisor Paul is a dynamic marketing director, with over 15 years of experience covering a diverse range of industry sectors and driving successful business results for global brands such as Google, Microsoft, and Rolls Royce. Professor Susan Postlethwaite Professor Susan Postlethwaite Advisor Susan Postlethwaite is Professor of Fashion Technologies, Manchester Fashion Institute and Director of the Robotics Living Lab (RoLL). Emma Crisell Emma Crisell Advisor Emma Crisell is Deputy Headteacher at Richard Taylor CE Primary School. She won the Sustainable Goals in Education prize at Science on Stage in Prague 2022. Jason Morris Jason Morris Advisor Jason is a Technical Manager in Electronics at the School of Engineering, University of Kent. Sam Goodfellow Sam Goodfellow Advisor Sam is an award winning biology teacher at Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School in Canterbury. Professor Richard Guest Professor Richard Guest Advisor Richard Guest is Professor of Biometric Technologies in the School of Electronics and Computer Science at the University of Southampton. Phil Stephens Phil Stephens Advisor Professor of Ecology at Durham University and a founding director of the citizen science platform, MammalWeb. Dr Lynda Dunlop Dr Lynda Dunlop Advisor Lynda is an interdisciplinary social scientist in the University of York Science Education Group, where she is senior lecturer and Director of Education for Environmental Sustainability at York. Nana Minta Nana Minta Advisor Nana Minta, as Chief of Staff at Green Africa Youth Organisation (GAYO), leads strategic coordination, governance, and high-impact partnerships, ensuring that Africa’s youth remain at the forefront of sustainability and climate action. Melissa Lord Melissa Lord Advisor Melissa is a physics graduate and taught physics for many years, encouraging students to take part in programmes linked to wider issues. Professor Steve Rose Professor Steve Rose Advisor Professor Steve Rose has worked in plasma physics all his career, particularly plasmas produced using high-power lasers. He is a scientific advisor to First Light Fusion. Kit Marie Rackley Kit Marie Rackley Advisor Kit Marie Rackley (they/she) is an award-winning geographer, performer and climate change educator with a profound commitment to bridging the gap between scientific research and public understanding. Katherine Priestley Katherine Priestley Advisor Managing Director of Park Vale Capital Ltd, an investment firm that focuses on investing in global transformational technology Professor Lizzie Rushton Professor Lizzie Rushton Advisor Professor Lizzie Rushton is Professor of Education and Head of the Education Division, University of Stirling. Professor Lorraine Whitmarsh Professor Lorraine Whitmarsh Advisor Professor Lorraine Whitmarsh, MBE, is an environmental psychologist, specialising in perceptions and behaviour in relation to climate change, energy and transport. Anna Ahn Anna Ahn Advisor Anna holds an M.A. in International Relations and Governance and a bachelor’s degree in business administration. Rebeccca Hobbs Rebeccca Hobbs Advisor Lecturer and Outreach Officer at Kent School of Architecture and Planning Lord Martin Rees Lord Martin Rees Honorary Advisor Astronomer Royal, Past President of the Royal Society Dr Will Dunn Dr Will Dunn Advisor Will is an astrophysicist at UCL and Director of Orbyts (the multi-award-winning STEM Inclusivity and Education Programme). Pascal Sleigh Pascal Sleigh Advisor Pascal is an artist and musician, currently studying with the New School of the Anthropocene. Mark Workman Mark Workman Advisor Specialist in strategic foresight and decision making under deep uncertainty Dr Filippo Giorgi Dr Filippo Giorgi Advisor Dr Filippo Giorgi is the head of the Earth System Physics (ESP) section at Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), Trieste, Italy. Eve Cavey Eve Cavey Advisor Eve is the Fellow of Natural History at Winchester College, a wildlife educator, and ecologist with an MSc in Applied Ecology and Conservation. David Fox David Fox Advisor David Fox, Vulpine Science and Learning. Andrew Charlton-Perez Andrew Charlton-Perez Advisor Andrew Charlton-Perez is Head of School of Mathematical, Computational and Physical Sciences and Professor of Meteorology at the University of Reading. Anna Turns Anna Turns Advisor Environmental journalist, Senior Environment editor at The Conversation and author of 'Go Toxic Free' Lauren Baker Lauren Baker Advisor Lauren is a student at the University of Vermont studying environmental science. Versha Jones Versha Jones Advisor Versha Jones is the volunteer National Coordinator, UK for The Climate Reality Project. She developed the new initiative 10 to a Million Sheila Kanani Sheila Kanani Advisor Dr Sheila Kanani is a planetary physicist, science presenter, secondary school physics teacher, space comedian and published author. Dr Roland Brown Dr Roland Brown Advisor Dr Roland Brown is a conservationist and farmer in East Kent, specialising in wildflower meadow creation, diversification and management. Dr Ed Turner Dr Ed Turner Advisor Curator of Insects at the University Museum of Zoology, Cambridge and head of the Insect Ecology Group in the Department of Zoology
Grenville Hancox Grenville Hancox Advisor Grenville Hancox is well known as a teacher, performer and conductor initiating and researching music and health activities throughout his career. Dr Matt Winning Dr Matt Winning Advisor Dr Matthew Winning is a Lecturer in Economics of Sustainability at the UCL Institute for Sustainable Resources and a stand-up comedian who performs live climate change comedy shows. He is also an author, broadcaster and keynote speaker. Giorgio Vacchiano Giorgio Vacchiano Advisor Giorgio Vacchiano is a researcher in forest management and planning at the University of Milan, where he studies simulation models to support sustainable forest management, climate change mitigation and adaptation, and the impact of natural disturbances on European temperate forests. Dr Douglas Atkinson Dr Douglas Atkinson Advisor Douglas is a Reader in Fashion Technologies at Manchester Metropolitan University. Dr Charlotte Maughan Jones Dr Charlotte Maughan Jones Advisor Charlotte is a veterinary surgeon turned biomedical engineer at the University of East London, with a passion for the "One Health" principle. Andrew Simms Andrew Simms Advisor Andrew Simms is an author, political economist and campaigner. He co-authored the original Green New Deal, came up with Earth Overshoot Day, and jointly proposed the Fossil Fuel Non Proliferation Treaty with Prof Peter Newell. Professor Sylvia Knight Professor Sylvia Knight Advisor Professor Sylvia Knight is the Royal Meteorological Society’s Head of Education. Dr Paul Myers Dr Paul Myers Advisor Paul is managing director of Farm Urban, building new stakeholder relationships, working with investors and helping to grow the business and impact and share their story. Dr Peter Hatfield Dr Peter Hatfield Advisor Peter did a DPhil in Astronomy at the University of Oxford, and was a postdoc and subsequently Hintze Research Fellow in the Department. Dr William Rowlandson Dr William Rowlandson Advisor William is Arts & Humanities Sustainability Champion, the UCU Branch Environmental Officer, and a member of the management committee of the Kent Community Oasis Garden. Jackie Flaherty Jackie Flaherty Advisor Jackie is a physics graduate from Durham University who has taught in state secondary schools for 30 years. Mystaya Bremaud Mystaya Bremaud Advisor Mystaya is a climate activist focusing on curriculum and policy change. She is studying Natural Sciences at the University of Cambridge, with a focus on materials for renewable energy, and is also a freelance journalist. Joseph Merz Joseph Merz Advisor Joseph began his career on a scholarship to train as a pilot. Most recently he founded the Merz Institute where he serves as chairman. Tom Mansfield Tom Mansfield Advisor Tom's main areas of focus are Climate, Technology and Organisational Development, all of which are wrapped in the frame of ‘Planetary Health’. Iris Hill Iris Hill Advisor Iris has worked with First Light Fusion, creating code to analyse the effectiveness of the Spitzer equation for electron-ion equilibration times. Professor Becky Shipley Professor Becky Shipley Advisor Becky is Professor of Healthcare Engineering at University College London. Becky has a background in mathematics and computation and her research lies at the intersection of engineering, computing and healthcare. Niall Finneran Niall Finneran Advisor Niall Finneran is professor of historical archaeology and heritage at the University of Winchester and adjunct professor at the University of Notre Dame London. Poppy Illsley Poppy Illsley Advisor Documentary and educational filmmaker, primarily covering scientific topics Catherine Willan Catherine Willan Advisor Lecturer in the Institute for Sustainable Resources at University College London. Jane Francis Jane Francis Advisor Professor Dame Jane Francis Director, British Antarctic Survey Professor R. G. Palgrave Professor R. G. Palgrave Advisor Professor of Inorganic and Materials Chemistry at University College London. Bryan Turner Bryan Turner Advisor Bryan Turner is Emeritus Professor of Experimental Genetics at the University of Birmingham, UK and a Fellow of the Royal Society. Raja GuhaThakurta Raja GuhaThakurta Advisor Professor and Department Chair of Astronomy and Astrophysics at the University of California Santa Cruz. Mark Miodownik Mark Miodownik Advisor Mark Miodownik is an engineer and materials scientist. He received his PhD in turbine jet engine alloys from Oxford University in 1996. Kieran Harkin Kieran Harkin Advisor Kieran is the Founder of Registered Charity, GET OUT, which through surfing and environmental education, connects young people from disadvantaged areas to nature as a means of its protection and to improve health and wellbeing. Prof Martin Warren Prof Martin Warren Advisor Prof. Martin Warren is a Professor of Biochemistry, University of Kent. Professor Gerry Gilmore Professor Gerry Gilmore Advisor Gerry Gilmore, grew up in New Zealand and is an astrophysicist at Cambridge. Connie Potter Connie Potter Advisor Connie Potter is a long-standing CERN staff member where she shares her work time between the CERN Communications group and the ATLAS experiment where her experience in conference and event organisation and immersion in a world of physicists have led... Dr Meryl Batchelder Dr Meryl Batchelder Advisor With a background in both scientific research and classroom teaching Meryl is now an enthusiastic communicator on climate, nature and sustainability education. Alex Green Alex Green Advisor Alex Green is the Schools Lead for Ashden, a climate solutions charity based in London. Lord Jim Knight Lord Jim Knight Advisor Lord Jim Knight is the former Minister of State for Schools and Learning. He is the new Chair of STEM Learning. Dr Katharine Lee Dr Katharine Lee Advisor Katharine Lee is a Research Associate in Psychology at the University of Bath. Naomi Evans Naomi Evans Advisor Naomi Evans is a writer, speaker, activist and secondary school teacher specialising in race and equality. In 2019 she co-founded the organisation Everyday Racism as an Instagram platform. Tim Carter Tim Carter Advisor Tim Carter is a Chartered Engineer, focused on data and software engineering and supporting young people to get involved in the world of STEM. Brian Foster Brian Foster Advisor Brian Foster is Donald H. Perkins Professor Emeritus of Experimental Physics at the University of Oxford. Tom Welton Tom Welton Advisor Tom Welton is Professor of Sustainable Chemistry at Imperial College London. Fara Bakare Fara Bakare Advisor Fara is a student at Stanford University. She is a phenomenal innovator for change establishing a non - profit organization called STEM In Africa (SIA). Dr Niall Doran Dr Niall Doran Advisor Dr Niall Doran is Director of the Bookend Trust. Charlie Gardner Charlie Gardner Advisor Charlie is a conservation scientist and activist with a particular interest in social change and the connections between climate change and the loss of nature. Professor Michael Mann Professor Michael Mann Advisor Michael Mann is a Presidential Distinguished Professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Science at the University of Pennsylvania. Miles Richardson Miles Richardson Advisor Miles Richardson is a Professor of Human Factors and Nature Connectedness at the University of Derby Paul Finch Paul Finch Advisor Paul is a dynamic marketing director, with over 15 years of experience covering a diverse range of industry sectors and driving successful business results for global brands such as Google, Microsoft, and Rolls Royce. Professor Susan Postlethwaite Professor Susan Postlethwaite Advisor Susan Postlethwaite is Professor of Fashion Technologies, Manchester Fashion Institute and Director of the Robotics Living Lab (RoLL). Emma Crisell Emma Crisell Advisor Emma Crisell is Deputy Headteacher at Richard Taylor CE Primary School. She won the Sustainable Goals in Education prize at Science on Stage in Prague 2022. Jason Morris Jason Morris Advisor Jason is a Technical Manager in Electronics at the School of Engineering, University of Kent. Sam Goodfellow Sam Goodfellow Advisor Sam is an award winning biology teacher at Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School in Canterbury. Professor Richard Guest Professor Richard Guest Advisor Richard Guest is Professor of Biometric Technologies in the School of Electronics and Computer Science at the University of Southampton. Phil Stephens Phil Stephens Advisor Professor of Ecology at Durham University and a founding director of the citizen science platform, MammalWeb. Dr Lynda Dunlop Dr Lynda Dunlop Advisor Lynda is an interdisciplinary social scientist in the University of York Science Education Group, where she is senior lecturer and Director of Education for Environmental Sustainability at York. Nana Minta Nana Minta Advisor Nana Minta, as Chief of Staff at Green Africa Youth Organisation (GAYO), leads strategic coordination, governance, and high-impact partnerships, ensuring that Africa’s youth remain at the forefront of sustainability and climate action. Melissa Lord Melissa Lord Advisor Melissa is a physics graduate and taught physics for many years, encouraging students to take part in programmes linked to wider issues. Professor Steve Rose Professor Steve Rose Advisor Professor Steve Rose has worked in plasma physics all his career, particularly plasmas produced using high-power lasers. He is a scientific advisor to First Light Fusion. Kit Marie Rackley Kit Marie Rackley Advisor Kit Marie Rackley (they/she) is an award-winning geographer, performer and climate change educator with a profound commitment to bridging the gap between scientific research and public understanding. Katherine Priestley Katherine Priestley Advisor Managing Director of Park Vale Capital Ltd, an investment firm that focuses on investing in global transformational technology Professor Lizzie Rushton Professor Lizzie Rushton Advisor Professor Lizzie Rushton is Professor of Education and Head of the Education Division, University of Stirling. Professor Lorraine Whitmarsh Professor Lorraine Whitmarsh Advisor Professor Lorraine Whitmarsh, MBE, is an environmental psychologist, specialising in perceptions and behaviour in relation to climate change, energy and transport. Anna Ahn Anna Ahn Advisor Anna holds an M.A. in International Relations and Governance and a bachelor’s degree in business administration. Rebeccca Hobbs Rebeccca Hobbs Advisor Lecturer and Outreach Officer at Kent School of Architecture and Planning Lord Martin Rees Lord Martin Rees Honorary Advisor Astronomer Royal, Past President of the Royal Society Dr Will Dunn Dr Will Dunn Advisor Will is an astrophysicist at UCL and Director of Orbyts (the multi-award-winning STEM Inclusivity and Education Programme). Pascal Sleigh Pascal Sleigh Advisor Pascal is an artist and musician, currently studying with the New School of the Anthropocene. Mark Workman Mark Workman Advisor Specialist in strategic foresight and decision making under deep uncertainty Dr Filippo Giorgi Dr Filippo Giorgi Advisor Dr Filippo Giorgi is the head of the Earth System Physics (ESP) section at Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), Trieste, Italy. Eve Cavey Eve Cavey Advisor Eve is the Fellow of Natural History at Winchester College, a wildlife educator, and ecologist with an MSc in Applied Ecology and Conservation. David Fox David Fox Advisor David Fox, Vulpine Science and Learning. Andrew Charlton-Perez Andrew Charlton-Perez Advisor Andrew Charlton-Perez is Head of School of Mathematical, Computational and Physical Sciences and Professor of Meteorology at the University of Reading. Anna Turns Anna Turns Advisor Environmental journalist, Senior Environment editor at The Conversation and author of 'Go Toxic Free' Lauren Baker Lauren Baker Advisor Lauren is a student at the University of Vermont studying environmental science. Versha Jones Versha Jones Advisor Versha Jones is the volunteer National Coordinator, UK for The Climate Reality Project. She developed the new initiative 10 to a Million Sheila Kanani Sheila Kanani Advisor Dr Sheila Kanani is a planetary physicist, science presenter, secondary school physics teacher, space comedian and published author. Dr Roland Brown Dr Roland Brown Advisor Dr Roland Brown is a conservationist and farmer in East Kent, specialising in wildflower meadow creation, diversification and management. Dr Ed Turner Dr Ed Turner Advisor Curator of Insects at the University Museum of Zoology, Cambridge and head of the Insect Ecology Group in the Department of Zoology
