OUR TEAM
Alexa
COP Working Group
Where am I?
From Bath but living in Barcelona in Spain!
Outside of UKYCC!
I live in Barcelona and work as an account manager. I love playing sports on the beach and trying to improve my Spanish!
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Indy
Systems Change and Intersectionality & Accountability Working Groups
Where am I?
London
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Outside of UKYCC!
I work in advocacy and funding for a think tank! On the weekends you can find me reading, attempting to paint with watercolours and out for walks.
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Amanda
Community Working Group
Where am I?
Central Scotland
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Outside of UKYCC!
I work as a library assistant in a public library and love reading and admiring the clouds.
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Brighde
Operations Working Group
Where am I?
Edinburgh
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Outside of UKYCC!
I studied law and have an interest in Renewable Energy and Environmental Law. In my free time, I like to hike, surf and play volleyball!
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Claddagh
COP Working Group
Where am I?
I live in London, but I'm originally from Ireland.
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Outside of UKYCC!
You can usually find me failing at my 3,000th attempt at sourdough, museum hopping, or hiking somewhere green.
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Davina
Systems Change Working Group
Where am I?
From Nottinghamshire and based in London
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Outside of UKYCC!
I study Economics at SOAS and I'm also a member of EcoSikhUK.
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Emma
Community Working Group
Where am I?
Dorset​
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Outside of UKYCC!
I love being in nature and discovering new music. I'm currently working on a few creative climate justice projects!
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Ella
Systems Change Working Group
Where am I?
Falmouth
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Outside of UKYCC!
I spend much of my time in the sea or on long walks.
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Elouise
Community & COP Working Groups
Where am I?
Currently living in Aberdeen after moving up from Canterbury.
Outside of UKYCC!
In spring and summer I'll mostly be gallivanting through forests looking for goshawks.
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Anoushka
COP Working Group
Where am I?
London and New Delhi
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Outside of UKYCC!
I work on climate justice for the Global South. In the spring I love going on picnics in the park and watching the baby ducks!
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Emily
Operations Working Group
Where am I?
Devon, but will be moving to Bristol for a work placement soon
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Outside of UKYCC!
Biology student, but I try to be underwater as much as possible: swimming, diving, surfing, you name it!
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Grace
Systems Change and Intersectionality & Accountability Working Groups
Where am I?
London
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Outside of UKYCC!
I'm interested in community building, alternative economics and creative ways to explore climate justice issues.
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George
COP Working Group
Where am I?
From London, now working in Oxford.
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Outside of UKYCC!
I love trying new sports (touch rugby, spike ball, lacrosse, etc.), and hosting dinner parties with highly experimental cooking...
Where can you reach me?
@gcarewj
Georgia
Systems Change Working Group
Where am I?
Brighton
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Outside of UKYCC!
I study environmental politics at university and work for a local charity shop. In my spare time I run an arts and crafts social group so love all things cosy and creative.
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Grace
Systems Change Working Group
Where am I?
I'm currently based in London, but via Birmingham, Cambridge and Cornwall.
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Outside of UKYCC!
You can find me exploring new places, in the sea and cooking up a storm. I also work in local government.
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Hannah
Communications Working Group
Where am I?
Bristol
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Outside of UKYCC!
I work for a woodland charity in Wales. I love art and going on outdoor adventures - surfing, wild swimming and hiking.
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Adelaide
COP and Operations
Working Groups
Where am I?
London
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Outside of UKYCC!
I work in GIS (Geographic Information Systems), on large scale infrastructure and renewable energy projects. I love yoga and some good food!!
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Inés
Community Working Group
Where am I?
I am from Worcester but currently studying in Leeds.
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Outside of UKYCC!
You'll find me reading in the sun, organising new travel adventures or exploring the local Yorkshire countryside!
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Jeana
Systems Change Working Group
Where am I?
Sheffield!
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Outside of UKYCC!
I work for Hope for the Future, supporting people to talk to their local politicians on climate change.
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Josh
COP Working Group
Where am I?
Liverpool
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Outside of UKYCC!​
I love to roller skate and sometimes do yoga (badly!)
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Kai
Systems Change Working Group
Where am I?
Exeter
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Outside of UKYCC!​
I am a PhD student studying positive social tipping points, and in my free time I love playing football, hiking and eating good food with friends
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Katie
Communications & Operations Working Groups
Where am I?
Surrey originally but now living in Sheffield.
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Outside of UKYCC!
I love singing, cooking and going for long walks in the Peak District.
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Kirsty
Communications and Operations Working Groups
Where am I?
Glasgow
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Outside of UKYCC!
I love talking my dog on long walks, and photography (especially of sports like rugby and skiing)
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Laura
Community Working Group
Where am I?
Gloucestershire
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Outside of UKYCC!
I’m probably working abroad somewhere and juggling with different time zones!​
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Lily
Communications Working Group
Where am I?
I'm from Surrey originally but grew up in West Yorks and now live in London.
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Outside of UKYCC!
I'm usually out spending time in nature, making art or playing video games.
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Where can you reach me?
lily.whitmarsh@ukycc.org or on Instagram @lilymwhitmarsh.
Luc
Communications Working Group
Where am I?
Living in London, but originally from Kent
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Outside of UKYCC!
Currently teaching abroad! I'm also a football & Arsenal fan, but I enjoy watching all sports.
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Lucy
COP Working Group
Where am I?
Living in London, but originally from Kent
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Outside of UKYCC!
Find me popping for a swim, curling up with a good book, or heading on a charity shop hunt.
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Lucy
Communications Working Group
Where am I?
I'm based down in Surrey but spend a lot of my time in London
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Outside of UKYCC!
You can find me playing violin in orchestra or googling new recipes to try!
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Natalie
Communications Working Group
Where am I?
Scotland!
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Outside of UKYCC!
You'll find me up north among mountains and lochs (when not at my desk!).
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Olivia
Communications Working Group
Where am I?
From Northern Ireland but currently based in Edinburgh
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Outside of UKYCC!
You can find me hiking, camping, crocheting and consuming endless coffees! I am currently working as a barista before starting on the Civil Service Fast Stream this October after having finished my postgraduate degree in Energy, Society and Sustainability.
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Where can you reach me?
Instagram @springwatch or email communications@ukycc.org
Riya
Communications & COP Working Groups
Where am I?
London
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Outside of UKYCC!
Currently working within the Criminal Justice System and enjoy long walks in my spare time.
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Ruairi
Systems Change Working Group
Where am I?
Belfast!
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Outside of UKYCC!
I am a Policy Officer in sustainable agriculture for an environmental NGO, and am finishing a Master’s in Sustainable Development at Queen’s University Belfast. I enjoy rowing and sailing on Lough Neagh and playing the fiddle.
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Where can you reach me?
@ruairi_brogan
Sarah
COP Working Group
Where am I?
Stirlingshire, but live in Edinburgh
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Outside of UKYCC!
I spend a lot of time travelling, running and climbing Munros. I love the outdoors and I'm passionate about exploring as many new places as I can!
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Where can you reach me?
sarah.mcarthur@ukycc.org or on Twitter @SarahMcArthur16
Sarah
Systems Change Working Group
Where am I?
From Newcastle, living in London
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Outside of UKYCC!​
I am a climate change manager for a professional body and in my free time you’ll find me binge watching Netflix or checking out an art exhibition.
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Scott
COP and Operations Working Groups
Where am I?
I am from Liverpool, but I'm based in Edinburgh, Scotland.​
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Outside of UKYCC!
Outside of UKYCC you can find me on the top of a munro, going to gigs or trying my hardest not to ruin a risotto!
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Where can you reach me?
scott.kirby@ukycc.org or via Twitter @ClimateSkirbs
Shivali
Community Working Group
Where am I?
India, currently based in Glasgow
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Outside of UKYCC!
You can find me yearning to be amidst mountains, bingeing on MasterChef AU or true crime, visiting local cafes or reading a children's book!
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Where can you reach me?
community@ukycc.org or LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/shivalimoda
Tom
Systems Change & Operations Working Groups
Where am I?
I'm from Cornwall but go between Durham and London.
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Outside of UKYCC!​
I'm finishing my undergrad in Natural Sciences. Alongside this I work as a funder at the Blagrave Trust and the OVO Foundation. In my spare time I love to travel and am currently working towards my PADI Divemaster!
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