I hold a diverse background in both social and natural science. I believe strongly in the importance of multidisciplinary, cross-cutting research, that encompasses biodiversity considerations alongside an emphasis on environmental and social justice. I am interested in research that makes a practical difference, improving the outlook for biodiversity in the UK and across the globe.

I previously worked as an Associate Programme Officer at the United Nations Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC), as part of the Nature Economy team. I assisted in the development and implementation of new and existing projects focused on improved biodiversity management by the public and private sectors. I worked on a variety of projects, including: the Trade, Development and the Environment Hub; the Land Use Finance Programme, working to change the business case for action on biodiversity loss by addressing unsustainable short-term financial behaviours which incentivise the depletion of natural capital; the We Value Nature campaign, developing training modules to help businesses integrate the value of biodiversity into decision making.

Prior to this, I completed a postgraduate degree in Biodiversity, Conservation and Management at the University of Oxford, and an undergraduate degree in Sociology at the University of Liverpool. Alongside my academic and professional interests, I am also a qualified yoga teacher, and love to spend my free time hiking and exploring in nature.