Professional Ambassador database

Busisani Dube

Busisani is a Program Management Specialist for USAID. He is based in Zimbabwe and has over 10 years experience in public health, focusing on malaria data management. His career has included engaging with local communities to promote hygiene, sanitation and malaria prevention.

Neekhil Kumar

Neekhil is a GIS Consultant at WSP India, where he specialises in spatial intelligence and mapping. He is passionate about inspiring others about the role of GIS in solving real-world challanges, and has delivered GIS training sessions at university level. Keehil is also a Chartered Geographer.

Mohammed Rameez Dad

Mohammed is a Principal Land Consultant at WSP. He is a GIS mapping expert and works on large infrastructure projects. As a STEM Ambassador, he has experience in supporting mock interviews, CV building workshops and providing industry insights to support young people with navigating their career pathway.

Richard Howe

Richard has over 20 years experience working with ESRI software, producing maps and managing projects. He is a geospatial data expert, with a degree in Geography and Cartography (BSc).

Andrew Rumfitt

Andrew has worked in the business sector for over 25 years. His experience spans economic development, transport infrastructure and land use planning. His outreach work includes running business workshops with sixth form students and running practictioner seminars for undergraduates. He is passionate about geography's role in creating real-world impact.

Rosa Vasquez Espinoza

Rosa is Founder and Executive Director of Amazon Research Internacional, where she leads conservation initiatives that integrate modern science with indigenous knowledge to protect Amazonian biodiversity. Rosa is a National Geographic Explorer, and her work has been featured in The New York Times, National Geographic, and BBC.

Sarah Fell

Sarah is a Research Scientist at the Environment Agency, where she is based in the Water Team. Her work explores the impact of anthropgenic pollution and climate change on the biodivserity of freshwater ecosystems in England. Sarah has a BSc in Geography, an MSc in Ecology and Conservation, and a PhD in alpine freshwater ecosystems.

Momin Ashraf

Momin is a Geospatial Consultant at Satellite Applications Catapult. He has a Human Geography degree and a Master's in Sustainable Urban Development from the University of Oxford. He uses his expertise in geospatial data to work with governments and NGOs in conflict and post conflict zones.

John Snelling

John is a Head of Geography and Chair of the Geographical Association's Independent Schools' Special Interest Group. He has extensive experience with supporting students with applying to study geography at university, and has worked as a coach and mentor for teachers and apsiring RGS Fellows.

Jemima Letts

Jemima works as a Forestry Manager at Chatsworths Estate and leads on the creation of GIS related resources. She has completed extensive outreach work within forestry, including running a social enterprise that helped introduce young people to environmental careers.

Hayley Jenkins-Jones

Hayley is a Senior Officer for the Environment Agency, working in the Energy Team. Her work involves looking at carbon capture plants, combustion plants and energy generated from waste. She has a BSc in Geography from the University of Birmingham.

Kenny Nixon

Kenny Nixon is a Commanding Officer for the British Army. Kenny is passionate about the multi-disciplinary role geography has played throughout his career; supporting him in operational and strategic planning all around the world.

Professional Ambassadors database