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. Katie Hadlow Katie Hadlow Advisor Katie is a primary school teacher with 28 years of experience teaching across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. 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. Adam Fraser Adam Fraser Advisor Adam works at First Light Fusion as part of the Numerical Physics team, under the job title Scientist. Josh Matthews Josh Matthews Advisor Josh spans research, consulting, convening, and advocacy for Cambridge Social Impact Consulting (CSIC). Cristina Lazzeroni Cristina Lazzeroni Advisor Cristina Lazzeroni is a Professor in Particle Physics. Previously a Royal Society University Fellow in Physics, Cristina was elected to the Fellowship of the Royal Society in 2025. Poppy Illsley Poppy Illsley Advisor Documentary and educational filmmaker, primarily covering scientific topics Professor Sylvia Knight Professor Sylvia Knight Advisor Professor Sylvia Knight is the Royal Meteorological Society’s Head of Education. 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. Andrew Bocquet-Hicks Andrew Bocquet-Hicks Advisor Andrew Bocquet-Hicks designs and delivers mission-critical technical platforms as a Senior Product Owner and Chartered Engineer (CEng, EUR ING). Mike Metcalfe Mike Metcalfe Advisor Mike Metcalfe is a dedicated Physics educator based in North London, where he also serves as a Manager for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme. 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). Jackie Flaherty Jackie Flaherty Advisor Jackie is a physics graduate from Durham University who has taught in state secondary schools for 30 years. David Fox David Fox Advisor David Fox, Vulpine Science and Learning. Emma Greenwood Emma Greenwood Advisor Emma Greenwood is a youth voice and climate champion with a particular focus on the power of intergenerational collaboration. Anna Ahn Anna Ahn Advisor Anna holds an M.A. in International Relations and Governance and a bachelor’s degree in business administration. Ed Humphrey Ed Humphrey Advisor Ed Humphrey leads the Climate, Resilience and Sustainability practice at Oxford Policy Management. OPM provides policy and investment advice to governments, foundations and the private sector across low and middle income countries. Katherine Priestley Katherine Priestley Advisor Managing Director of Park Vale Capital Ltd, an investment firm that focuses on investing in global transformational technology Anna Turns Anna Turns Advisor Environmental journalist, Senior Environment editor at The Conversation and author of 'Go Toxic Free' Sheila Kanani Sheila Kanani Advisor Dr Sheila Kanani is a planetary physicist, science presenter, secondary school physics teacher, space comedian and published author. 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. Dr Elizabeth Cunningham Dr Elizabeth Cunningham Advisor Dr Elizabeth Cunningham is a nuclear physicist working in public engagement with science and technology. Andrew Simms Andrew Simms Advisor Andrew Simms is an author, political economist and campaigner. 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 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’. 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. Raakhee Tailor Raakhee Tailor Advisor Raakhee Tailor is the host of the Sustainable Founders podcast and founder of artisan scarf brand Wild Saint London. Mark Workman Mark Workman Advisor Specialist in strategic foresight and decision making under deep uncertainty 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. 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... 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. Nicolai Rottboll Nicolai Rottboll Advisor Nicolai Sederberg Rottbøll is the founder of Our World 2050, a global movement dedicated to amplifying the voices of children and young people in shaping a sustainable future. 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). Spencer Kelly Spencer Kelly Advisor Spencer Kelly is the BBC’s longest serving and most experienced technology presenter and journalist, and a keynote speaker at events across the globe. 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 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. Kevin Jang Kevin Jang Advisor Kevin Jang is an Earth and Planetary Science student at Imperial College London. Professor Frank Close Professor Frank Close Advisor Frank Close is Emeritus Professor of Theoretical Physics at the University of Oxford. He was one time head of theory at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory and head of communications and public education at CERN. 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. 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. 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). Dr Carl Wright Dr Carl Wright Advisor Dr Carl Wright is Secretary-General Emeritus and Board member, Commonwealth Local Government Forum, CLGF which he founded in 1995 and oversaw until 2016. 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. Lisa Alford Lisa Alford Advisor Lisa Alford is the Science Coordinator and Senior Science Technician at Tonbridge School, a Registered Scientist, and a member of the Royal Society of Chemistry. Chris Holcroft Chris Holcroft Advisor Chris leads the Environmental project work at GTS with over 20 years experience in innovation and R&D in the glass industry. 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. Jane Francis Jane Francis Advisor Professor Dame Jane Francis Director, British Antarctic Survey Ian Stephenson Ian Stephenson Advisor Ian Stephenson is a mechanical engineer and inventor. Throughout his career he has established many business-to-education partnerships and has mentored many student projects. 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. Professor Hayley Fowler Professor Hayley Fowler Advisor Prof. Hayley J. Fowler is Professor of Climate Change Impacts and Director of the Centre of Climate and Environmental Resilience at Newcastle University. James Milner James Milner Advisor James is the CEO of Wild Hydrogen, a UK deep-tech company developing carbon-negative energy technology to produce biomethane and hydrogen from biogenic waste. Kevin Osborne Kevin Osborne Advisor Kevin brings over three decades of experience spanning education, sustainability, leadership, and community development, working across the UK and internationally. 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. 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. Natalie Dowsett Natalie Dowsett Advisor Natalie is founder and COO of OX Delivers. A business focused on tackling the lack of access to motorised transport across the Global South with its purpose-built electric truck and digital platform. 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 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. Chris Bush Chris Bush Advisor Chris Bush is a Churchill Fellow, AI expert, and educator passionate about empowering young innovators to tackle the world's most pressing challenges. Edd Moore Edd Moore Advisor Edd Moore is an award-winning environmentalist, former eco-coordinator and primary teacher who has been at the forefront of environment and sustainability in education for over a decade. Professor R. G. Palgrave Professor R. G. Palgrave Advisor Professor of Inorganic and Materials Chemistry at University College London. 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. Andrew Hanson Andrew Hanson Advisor Andrew is the Outreach Manager at the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) explaining STEM work to many thousands of people annually. Professor Tim Lenton Professor Tim Lenton Advisor Professor Tim Lenton is the founding Director of the Global Systems Institute at the University of Exeter and Chair in Climate Change and Earth System Science. 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. 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 Prof. Jonathan Drori Prof. Jonathan Drori Advisor Prof. Jonathan Drori, CBE is a Trustee of Cambridge Science Centre, Botanic Gardens Conservation International, the International Tree Foundation and both Oxford and Cambridge University Botanic Gardens. 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. Sam Goodfellow Sam Goodfellow Advisor Sam is an award winning biology teacher at Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School in Canterbury. Hugh Montgomery Hugh Montgomery Advisor Hugh chaired the two Lancet Commissions on Human Health & Climate Change, & now co-chairs the 52-country Lancet Countdown on Health & Climate Change. Rebeccca Hobbs Rebeccca Hobbs Advisor Lecturer and Outreach Officer at Kent School of Architecture and Planning Rose Edmondson Rose Edmondson Advisor Rose has been teaching science in secondary for more than 20 years and for much of that time has been based in the secondary science classroom. 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. 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 Douglas Atkinson Dr Douglas Atkinson Advisor Douglas is a Reader in Fashion Technologies at Manchester Metropolitan University. Lauren Baker Lauren Baker Advisor Lauren is a student at the University of Vermont studying environmental science. Evan Gwynne Davies Evan Gwynne Davies Advisor Evan Gwynne Davies is co-founder and CEO of Scrapp. Scrapp develops waste data tracking and communication software for organisations to automate the monitoring of their material resource consumption. Their mission is to educate and empower a global community towards a... Marta Josa Marta Josa Advisor Marta is an environmental scientist and science communicator specialising in biodiversity and ecology. Noah Baker Noah Baker Advisor Noah Baker is a multi-award winning science film-maker, podcaster, journalist and educator. 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. Catherine Willan Catherine Willan Advisor Lecturer in the Institute for Sustainable Resources at University College London. Charlotte Sleigh Charlotte Sleigh Advisor Charlotte Sleigh is Professor of Science Humanities in the Department of Science and Technology Studies at UCL. 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. Mike Berners-Lee Mike Berners-Lee Advisor Mike Berners-Lee consults, thinks, writes and researches on sustainability and responses to 21st century problems. Dr Katharine Lee Dr Katharine Lee Advisor Katharine Lee is a Research Associate in Psychology at the University of Bath. Jeremy Thomas Jeremy Thomas Advisor Jeremy is now an Outreach and Public Engagement Fellow at the University of Portsmouth's Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation. 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. Jason Morris Jason Morris Advisor Jason is a Technical Manager in Electronics at the School of Engineering, University of Kent. 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. 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. Alex Green Alex Green Advisor Alex Green is the Schools Lead for Ashden, a climate solutions charity based in London. 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. Professor Sir Richard Catlow Professor Sir Richard Catlow Advisor Richard began his career at Oxford University, and is currently a Professor of Chemistry at Cardiff University and University College London, and an honorary visiting Professor at Tsinghus University Eleanor Sherry Eleanor Sherry Advisor Eleanor began her professional career at Arsenal Football Club in 2017, leading the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion function. Brian Foster Brian Foster Advisor Brian Foster is Donald H. Perkins Professor Emeritus of Experimental Physics at the University of Oxford. Felicity Brambling-Wells Felicity Brambling-Wells Advisor Felicity is a Kent-based Climate Action Advisor with the award-winning Let's Go Zero project led by Ashden, a climate solutions charity based in London. Dev Karan Dev Karan Advisor Dev Karan is a 17-year-old student from India and the founder of Pondora, a youth-led initiative that monitors and restores village ponds using low-cost technology and community partnerships. Miles Richardson Miles Richardson Advisor Miles Richardson is a Professor of Human Factors and Nature Connectedness at the University of Derby Paul Behrens Paul Behrens Advisor Paul is British Academy Global professor at the Oxford Martin School, focusing on the intersection of environmental science, sustainability, and public policy. Professor Gerry Gilmore Professor Gerry Gilmore Advisor Gerry Gilmore, grew up in New Zealand and is an astrophysicist at Cambridge. Lord Martin Rees Lord Martin Rees Honorary Advisor Astronomer Royal, Past President of the Royal Society 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. Professor Lizzie Rushton Professor Lizzie Rushton Advisor Professor Lizzie Rushton is Professor of Education and Head of the Education Division, University of Stirling. 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. 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. Jemima Reynolds Jemima Reynolds Advisor Whilst attending sixth form, Jemima spoke at the Canterbury Climate Change Festival to promote young voices in Climate change and biodiversity action. Dr Elisa Bertolesi Dr Elisa Bertolesi Advisor Dr Elisa Bertolesi is a Senior Lecturer in Civil Engineering at Cardiff University, specialising in resilient heritage structures, existing infrastructure and the sustainable built environment. Tom Welton Tom Welton Advisor Tom Welton is Professor of Sustainable Chemistry at Imperial College London. 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. David Williams David Williams Advisor David Williams is currently a developer at the University of the West of England and runs a science communication focussed charity, Physics in the Freezer. Phil Stephens Phil Stephens Advisor Professor of Ecology at Durham University and a founding director of the citizen science platform, MammalWeb. Jon Fenton Jon Fenton Advisor Jon Fenton is CEO and founder of FeTu Limited, a company redefining low enthalpy power generation and high temperature heat pumps. Raja GuhaThakurta Raja GuhaThakurta Advisor Professor and Department Chair of Astronomy and Astrophysics at the University of California Santa Cruz. Maria Pavlidou Maria Pavlidou Advisor In 2020 Maria established Galileo’s Voyage, a science education company that specialises in physics and astronomy. 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. Prof Martin Warren Prof Martin Warren Advisor Prof. Martin Warren is a Professor of Biochemistry, University of Kent. Pascal Sleigh Pascal Sleigh Advisor Pascal is an artist and musician, currently studying with the New School of the Anthropocene. 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 Niall Doran Dr Niall Doran Advisor Dr Niall Doran is Director of the Bookend Trust. Dr Lorraine Coghill Dr Lorraine Coghill Advisor Lorraine has worked on multiple educational initiatives for and with schools, universities, science centres, festivals, and educational and community organisations in the UK and elsewhere in Europe.
Katie Hadlow Katie Hadlow Advisor Katie is a primary school teacher with 28 years of experience teaching across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. 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. Adam Fraser Adam Fraser Advisor Adam works at First Light Fusion as part of the Numerical Physics team, under the job title Scientist. Josh Matthews Josh Matthews Advisor Josh spans research, consulting, convening, and advocacy for Cambridge Social Impact Consulting (CSIC). Cristina Lazzeroni Cristina Lazzeroni Advisor Cristina Lazzeroni is a Professor in Particle Physics. Previously a Royal Society University Fellow in Physics, Cristina was elected to the Fellowship of the Royal Society in 2025. Poppy Illsley Poppy Illsley Advisor Documentary and educational filmmaker, primarily covering scientific topics Professor Sylvia Knight Professor Sylvia Knight Advisor Professor Sylvia Knight is the Royal Meteorological Society’s Head of Education. 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. Andrew Bocquet-Hicks Andrew Bocquet-Hicks Advisor Andrew Bocquet-Hicks designs and delivers mission-critical technical platforms as a Senior Product Owner and Chartered Engineer (CEng, EUR ING). Mike Metcalfe Mike Metcalfe Advisor Mike Metcalfe is a dedicated Physics educator based in North London, where he also serves as a Manager for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme. 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). Jackie Flaherty Jackie Flaherty Advisor Jackie is a physics graduate from Durham University who has taught in state secondary schools for 30 years. David Fox David Fox Advisor David Fox, Vulpine Science and Learning. Emma Greenwood Emma Greenwood Advisor Emma Greenwood is a youth voice and climate champion with a particular focus on the power of intergenerational collaboration. Anna Ahn Anna Ahn Advisor Anna holds an M.A. in International Relations and Governance and a bachelor’s degree in business administration. Ed Humphrey Ed Humphrey Advisor Ed Humphrey leads the Climate, Resilience and Sustainability practice at Oxford Policy Management. OPM provides policy and investment advice to governments, foundations and the private sector across low and middle income countries. Katherine Priestley Katherine Priestley Advisor Managing Director of Park Vale Capital Ltd, an investment firm that focuses on investing in global transformational technology Anna Turns Anna Turns Advisor Environmental journalist, Senior Environment editor at The Conversation and author of 'Go Toxic Free' Sheila Kanani Sheila Kanani Advisor Dr Sheila Kanani is a planetary physicist, science presenter, secondary school physics teacher, space comedian and published author. 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. Dr Elizabeth Cunningham Dr Elizabeth Cunningham Advisor Dr Elizabeth Cunningham is a nuclear physicist working in public engagement with science and technology. Andrew Simms Andrew Simms Advisor Andrew Simms is an author, political economist and campaigner. 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 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’. 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. Raakhee Tailor Raakhee Tailor Advisor Raakhee Tailor is the host of the Sustainable Founders podcast and founder of artisan scarf brand Wild Saint London. Mark Workman Mark Workman Advisor Specialist in strategic foresight and decision making under deep uncertainty 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. 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... 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. Nicolai Rottboll Nicolai Rottboll Advisor Nicolai Sederberg Rottbøll is the founder of Our World 2050, a global movement dedicated to amplifying the voices of children and young people in shaping a sustainable future. 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). Spencer Kelly Spencer Kelly Advisor Spencer Kelly is the BBC’s longest serving and most experienced technology presenter and journalist, and a keynote speaker at events across the globe. 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 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. Kevin Jang Kevin Jang Advisor Kevin Jang is an Earth and Planetary Science student at Imperial College London. Professor Frank Close Professor Frank Close Advisor Frank Close is Emeritus Professor of Theoretical Physics at the University of Oxford. He was one time head of theory at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory and head of communications and public education at CERN. 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. 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. 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). Dr Carl Wright Dr Carl Wright Advisor Dr Carl Wright is Secretary-General Emeritus and Board member, Commonwealth Local Government Forum, CLGF which he founded in 1995 and oversaw until 2016. 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. Lisa Alford Lisa Alford Advisor Lisa Alford is the Science Coordinator and Senior Science Technician at Tonbridge School, a Registered Scientist, and a member of the Royal Society of Chemistry. Chris Holcroft Chris Holcroft Advisor Chris leads the Environmental project work at GTS with over 20 years experience in innovation and R&D in the glass industry. 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. Jane Francis Jane Francis Advisor Professor Dame Jane Francis Director, British Antarctic Survey Ian Stephenson Ian Stephenson Advisor Ian Stephenson is a mechanical engineer and inventor. Throughout his career he has established many business-to-education partnerships and has mentored many student projects. 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. Professor Hayley Fowler Professor Hayley Fowler Advisor Prof. Hayley J. Fowler is Professor of Climate Change Impacts and Director of the Centre of Climate and Environmental Resilience at Newcastle University. James Milner James Milner Advisor James is the CEO of Wild Hydrogen, a UK deep-tech company developing carbon-negative energy technology to produce biomethane and hydrogen from biogenic waste. Kevin Osborne Kevin Osborne Advisor Kevin brings over three decades of experience spanning education, sustainability, leadership, and community development, working across the UK and internationally. 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. 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. Natalie Dowsett Natalie Dowsett Advisor Natalie is founder and COO of OX Delivers. A business focused on tackling the lack of access to motorised transport across the Global South with its purpose-built electric truck and digital platform. 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 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. Chris Bush Chris Bush Advisor Chris Bush is a Churchill Fellow, AI expert, and educator passionate about empowering young innovators to tackle the world's most pressing challenges. Edd Moore Edd Moore Advisor Edd Moore is an award-winning environmentalist, former eco-coordinator and primary teacher who has been at the forefront of environment and sustainability in education for over a decade. Professor R. G. Palgrave Professor R. G. Palgrave Advisor Professor of Inorganic and Materials Chemistry at University College London. 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. Andrew Hanson Andrew Hanson Advisor Andrew is the Outreach Manager at the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) explaining STEM work to many thousands of people annually. Professor Tim Lenton Professor Tim Lenton Advisor Professor Tim Lenton is the founding Director of the Global Systems Institute at the University of Exeter and Chair in Climate Change and Earth System Science. 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. 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 Prof. Jonathan Drori Prof. Jonathan Drori Advisor Prof. Jonathan Drori, CBE is a Trustee of Cambridge Science Centre, Botanic Gardens Conservation International, the International Tree Foundation and both Oxford and Cambridge University Botanic Gardens. 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. Sam Goodfellow Sam Goodfellow Advisor Sam is an award winning biology teacher at Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School in Canterbury. Hugh Montgomery Hugh Montgomery Advisor Hugh chaired the two Lancet Commissions on Human Health & Climate Change, & now co-chairs the 52-country Lancet Countdown on Health & Climate Change. Rebeccca Hobbs Rebeccca Hobbs Advisor Lecturer and Outreach Officer at Kent School of Architecture and Planning Rose Edmondson Rose Edmondson Advisor Rose has been teaching science in secondary for more than 20 years and for much of that time has been based in the secondary science classroom. 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. 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 Douglas Atkinson Dr Douglas Atkinson Advisor Douglas is a Reader in Fashion Technologies at Manchester Metropolitan University. Lauren Baker Lauren Baker Advisor Lauren is a student at the University of Vermont studying environmental science. Evan Gwynne Davies Evan Gwynne Davies Advisor Evan Gwynne Davies is co-founder and CEO of Scrapp. Scrapp develops waste data tracking and communication software for organisations to automate the monitoring of their material resource consumption. Their mission is to educate and empower a global community towards a... Marta Josa Marta Josa Advisor Marta is an environmental scientist and science communicator specialising in biodiversity and ecology. Noah Baker Noah Baker Advisor Noah Baker is a multi-award winning science film-maker, podcaster, journalist and educator. 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. Catherine Willan Catherine Willan Advisor Lecturer in the Institute for Sustainable Resources at University College London. Charlotte Sleigh Charlotte Sleigh Advisor Charlotte Sleigh is Professor of Science Humanities in the Department of Science and Technology Studies at UCL. 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. Mike Berners-Lee Mike Berners-Lee Advisor Mike Berners-Lee consults, thinks, writes and researches on sustainability and responses to 21st century problems. Dr Katharine Lee Dr Katharine Lee Advisor Katharine Lee is a Research Associate in Psychology at the University of Bath. Jeremy Thomas Jeremy Thomas Advisor Jeremy is now an Outreach and Public Engagement Fellow at the University of Portsmouth's Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation. 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. Jason Morris Jason Morris Advisor Jason is a Technical Manager in Electronics at the School of Engineering, University of Kent. 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. 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. Alex Green Alex Green Advisor Alex Green is the Schools Lead for Ashden, a climate solutions charity based in London. 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. Professor Sir Richard Catlow Professor Sir Richard Catlow Advisor Richard began his career at Oxford University, and is currently a Professor of Chemistry at Cardiff University and University College London, and an honorary visiting Professor at Tsinghus University Eleanor Sherry Eleanor Sherry Advisor Eleanor began her professional career at Arsenal Football Club in 2017, leading the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion function. Brian Foster Brian Foster Advisor Brian Foster is Donald H. Perkins Professor Emeritus of Experimental Physics at the University of Oxford. Felicity Brambling-Wells Felicity Brambling-Wells Advisor Felicity is a Kent-based Climate Action Advisor with the award-winning Let's Go Zero project led by Ashden, a climate solutions charity based in London. Dev Karan Dev Karan Advisor Dev Karan is a 17-year-old student from India and the founder of Pondora, a youth-led initiative that monitors and restores village ponds using low-cost technology and community partnerships. Miles Richardson Miles Richardson Advisor Miles Richardson is a Professor of Human Factors and Nature Connectedness at the University of Derby Paul Behrens Paul Behrens Advisor Paul is British Academy Global professor at the Oxford Martin School, focusing on the intersection of environmental science, sustainability, and public policy. Professor Gerry Gilmore Professor Gerry Gilmore Advisor Gerry Gilmore, grew up in New Zealand and is an astrophysicist at Cambridge. Lord Martin Rees Lord Martin Rees Honorary Advisor Astronomer Royal, Past President of the Royal Society 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. Professor Lizzie Rushton Professor Lizzie Rushton Advisor Professor Lizzie Rushton is Professor of Education and Head of the Education Division, University of Stirling. 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. 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. Jemima Reynolds Jemima Reynolds Advisor Whilst attending sixth form, Jemima spoke at the Canterbury Climate Change Festival to promote young voices in Climate change and biodiversity action. Dr Elisa Bertolesi Dr Elisa Bertolesi Advisor Dr Elisa Bertolesi is a Senior Lecturer in Civil Engineering at Cardiff University, specialising in resilient heritage structures, existing infrastructure and the sustainable built environment. Tom Welton Tom Welton Advisor Tom Welton is Professor of Sustainable Chemistry at Imperial College London. 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. David Williams David Williams Advisor David Williams is currently a developer at the University of the West of England and runs a science communication focussed charity, Physics in the Freezer. Phil Stephens Phil Stephens Advisor Professor of Ecology at Durham University and a founding director of the citizen science platform, MammalWeb. Jon Fenton Jon Fenton Advisor Jon Fenton is CEO and founder of FeTu Limited, a company redefining low enthalpy power generation and high temperature heat pumps. Raja GuhaThakurta Raja GuhaThakurta Advisor Professor and Department Chair of Astronomy and Astrophysics at the University of California Santa Cruz. Maria Pavlidou Maria Pavlidou Advisor In 2020 Maria established Galileo’s Voyage, a science education company that specialises in physics and astronomy. 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. Prof Martin Warren Prof Martin Warren Advisor Prof. Martin Warren is a Professor of Biochemistry, University of Kent. Pascal Sleigh Pascal Sleigh Advisor Pascal is an artist and musician, currently studying with the New School of the Anthropocene. 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 Niall Doran Dr Niall Doran Advisor Dr Niall Doran is Director of the Bookend Trust. Dr Lorraine Coghill Dr Lorraine Coghill Advisor Lorraine has worked on multiple educational initiatives for and with schools, universities, science centres, festivals, and educational and community organisations in the UK and elsewhere in Europe.
