A beginner researcher interested in frogs and insects. Joined WILDHUB to connect with researchers, learn from them and take opportunities to participate in various forms.

Bio for WildHub: I am a first-year BSc Hons Physics (4 years) student at Banaras Hindu University with a keen interest in space science, sustainability, and technology-driven solutions. My background spans physics, chemistry, AI, and robotics, with hands-on experience in projects ranging from nanotechnology research to space hackathons. I am passionate about interdisciplinary collaboration, connecting science, innovation, and community engagement to solve real-world challenges. WildHub provides me with a platform to learn, share, and contribute towards sustainable and impactful initiatives.

I have been privileged to dedicate over 26 years to Surrey Wildlife Trust, becoming Chief Executive in February 2019. My leadership is rooted in forging impact-driven partnerships and delivering innovative, meaningful projects that connect communities, landscapes, and policy. A co-author of the Natural Capital Investment Plan for Surrey, I continue to shape the future of conservation through strategic roles, including Chair of Nature South East and Trustee of The Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts. I am a Fellow of Royal Holloway, University of London. My previous board-level contributions span the Surrey Hills Society, Enterprise M3 Local Enterprise Partnership, and the Ecosystems Knowledge Network, where I served as Chair. I lead the Trust’s ambitious ‘Restoring Surrey’s Nature’ strategy, aiming to create a thriving, connected living landscape across the county—from hedgerows and rivers to nature reserves and green corridors. I am particularly passionate about the emerging interface between nature and technology, exemplified by the award of a £1.5M Space4Nature partnership project in collaboration with the University of Surrey, Buglife, and Painshill Park Trust. With a forward-thinking approach to nature finance, I am actively developing investment markets that support ecological recovery. Under my leadership, the Trust recently secured £1.3M in Biodiversity Net Gain transactions—helping to turn natural capital into lasting impact.

I'm a word-loving, creative, analytical soul living in Durban, South Africa. Integrity, kindness, and excellence are my bywords. Let's treat each other, animals, and the environment well. And let's put some good into the world! Down to some brass tacks ... I'm a conceptual copywriter, journalist, researcher, content strategist, content creator, and editor. I work primarily within the travel, hospitality, and conservation industries. I'm especially passionate about responsible, adventure, wellness, and luxury travel, sustainable and inclusive architecture and interior design, and conservation and rewilding. I also love diving into the history of people and places to help us understand the present. I'm an independent thinker, proactive and efficient in my work, and I bring an enthusiastic, imaginative mindset to all that I do. I care greatly about honesty, transparency, and fair play, and like to work with people and brands who care about these things too. Keen to connect? Please drop me a message! It's always nice to meet new people.