Professional Ambassadors database
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Chrissy Mitchell
Dr Chrissy Mitchell works in flood and coastal erosion risk management at the Environment Agency. Chrissy is an expert in climate, flood and coastal adaptation and works on developing innovative national risk management strategies in response to flooding and coastal erosion.
Rob O'Hanlon
Rob is an experienced geography teacher who runs an award-winning eco club. He has led climate courses, supported curriculum development and mentored colleagues.
Benjamin Sacks
Benjamin is Professor of Political Geography, most recently based at the RAND School of Public Policy. He has a PhD from Princeton University, where alongside his studies, he worked towards advocating for geography's place in international studies.
Alastair Baglee
Alastair is a Global Director for Climate Risk & Resilience at Anthesis - a global sustainability consultancy. He has worked with community and indigenous groups all over the world on climate and environmental issues, and has been a guest lecturer at the University of Oxford, University of Bath and Imperial College London.
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.
Neal Archer
Neal leads on outreach for the Defence Geographic Centre and the Government Geography Profession. He has advised governments on international boundary issues at diplomatic levels and has worked as an Army Reservist Commander. He has extensive experience of promoting geography, including at careers fairs and industry conferences and exhibitions.
Anup Patel
Anup Patel works in the built environment sector as a Performance Director for Seven, a consultancy service for office occupiers. Anup has a BSc in Geography and Economics from London School of Economics (LSE) and a MSc from University College London (UCL).
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.
Andrew Robinson
Andrew has a BSc in Geography with Natural Hazards and MSc in Global Urban Development and Planning. Whilst studying, Andrew undertook placements at Asian Disaster Preparedness Centre and EduCARE India. He has worked as a GIS analyst and is currently a nature-based solutions consultant at Greengage Environmental.
Gayle Alexander
Gayle Alexander is a Marketing Communications Assistant at Queen's University Belfast. Within this role, Gayle is a digital content creator, filming and editing marketing and communication videos. She has worked as a geographic analyst for 13 years, using GIS to create digital maps for several tech-based organisations.
Bryce Mathurin Lindsay
Bryce Lindsay is a Statistician Fast Streamer in the Civil Service, using data analysis, data visualisation and data communication onto a variety of projects. He has a BA in Geography with Spatial Data Science, and an MSc in Environment, Politics and Development from Kings College London.
Niki Alsford
Niki is a Professor of Anthropology and Human Geography at the University of Central Lancashire. His research focuses on Indigenous knowledge, climate change, and cultural preservation in Taiwan and the Pacific Islands. Niki also serves as a Country-of-Origin Expert for the UN International Refugee Rights Initiative.
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