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About

I have worked in the public sector, in multiple Government departments, since 2009 specialising in environmental risks and long-term challenges, such as climate change.

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  • Location: Backwell, North Somerset
  • Part of the day: Day time, Evening activities
  • Key stage: 3/4/5/Other
  • Themes: environment, environmental management, geopolitics, hazards, other

Current or most recent role

Marine foresight and long-term risk lead at Defra.

Previous experience

  • RGS and STEM Ambassador Role
  • Bristol Zoo Volunteer (guest outreach)
  • Backwell Climate Action Group (founder, director, and events)
  • Flax Bourton Primary School Geography Governor

Why I want to become a Professional Ambassador

I have previously been an RGS, and a STEM, ambassador and have missed the opportunity to give back to younger people. I believe one of the key responsibilities of a Chartered Geographer is to inspire and promote the subject to the next generation.

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