Conservation Catalysts are members of our Core Community who amplify learning by teaming up with other conservation professionals to share stories, insights, and lessons from the field. Fleur joined our Catalyst programme in March 2024, and through her thoughtful interviews, she has brought new voices into our collective learning space.

Fleur is based in Warwickshire, UK. She started her working life in patisserie, but her fascination with human and animal behaviour inspired her to change direction. After completing a BSc in Psychology and later an MSc in Animal Behaviour, she became increasingly interested in conservation communication, research, and education.

While raising two young children, Fleur has found ways to stay engaged in conservation by contributing to our global WildHub community. She brings a unique blend of academic curiosity, empathy, and storytelling to everything she does.  

In parallel, Fleur has continued to grow professionally. She completed a comprehensive suite of practical online training courses with WildTeam UK, earning the designation of Wildlife Conservation Professional in October 2024. And just last month, in June 2025, she reached an exciting new milestone: joining the Board of Trustees at the RSPCA Cambridgeshire Mid East Branch CIO. Her thoughtful contributions at WildHub, combined with her dedication to learning, have helped shape a strong foundation for this achievement.

After publishing her fourth lessons learned post last month, Fleur has now reached Bronze Catalyst status—congratulations, Fleur! Her interviews span themes from rewilding to urban bird conservation and demonstrate her talent for drawing out the stories that matter. Here's a brief look at the inspiring content she’s co-created so far:

1. Rewilding and nature restoration with @Matthew Creasey 
A deep dive into how rewilding helps restore balance between people and nature, and the strategic process behind ecosystem restoration.
🗣 With: Dr Matthew Creasey, formerly at WildTeam 
🔗 Read the full interview

2. Urban bird conservation in Australia with @Ashton Berry 
A conversation on habitat loss and how connecting people with urban nature can address both biodiversity and wellbeing.
🗣 With: Dr Ashton Berry, BlueGreen Innovations
🔗 Read the full interview

3. Wildlife medicine and community education with @Chantal Whitten 
An exploration of the role of wildlife medicine, public education, and the value of interdisciplinary work in conservation.
🗣 With: Dr Chantal Whitten, Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital
🔗 Read the full interview

4. Sea turtle conservation and education with @Corinne Brion 
This post shares powerful lessons on combining education, storytelling, and empathy in sea turtle conservation efforts.
🗣 With: Dr Corinne Brion, Turtle Up
🔗 Read the full interview

Through these conversations, Fleur has brought forward the lived experiences, challenges, and triumphs of professionals in the field—while building confidence and clarity in her own career path. I caught up with Fleur to ask her about her Conservation Catalyst journey. Thirza: What benefits have you experienced from being on a journey to becoming a Conservation Catalyst with WildHub?

Fleur: I have met and spoken to some truly amazing human beings that have done such interesting things that have been so inspiring to hear about. Everyone has such different stories about where their life and career has taken them and it has been such a privilege to hear them and write about them. I would say the benefits have been inspiration about where my career could take me, a lot of really great advice and knowledge on many aspects of the wildlife conservation field as a whole as well as specific avenues, and above all else making connections with professionals in this field I feel really proud to have spoken and networked with.

Thirza: What helped you to contribute content on a regular basis and therefore helped you become a WildHub Conservation Catalyst?
Fleur:

Every time I have had a chat with a professional in this field and pieced together content from it, I have felt such a great sense of achievement. I’ve been inspired by every single individual I have spoken with. That really motivated me to keep contributing content—I knew I would walk away from each conversation with even more inspiration for the field of wildlife conservation, and I could then spread that to others.

Thirza: Which barriers have you experienced to contributing content to WildHub on a regular basis?
Fleur: Honestly, only finding the time to fit it in my schedule sometimes, as I am a stay-at-home mum of two young children, which means I am very busy. But I have managed to fit in work for WildHub wherever I can, as I am so passionate about this field.

Thirza: What advice would you give to other members who would like to become a WildHub Conservation Catalyst?
Fleur:

Just go for it. It is so worth doing if you are wanting to get started in your career or network with others in this field and learn about other people’s work. Whatever conversation you want to have, whatever professional you look up to or lines of work you want to hear more about, send them an email, set up a meeting and go for it—it is so worth it to keep reaching out to people who inspire you. That inspiration and passion and interest is what makes the best content on this platform, as you will feel so proud of the work you have done and so grateful for the stories you have heard.

Congratulations, Fleur! Your journey is a testament to the power of generosity, curiosity, and community. From sharing inspiring voices to stepping into a leadership role, you’ve shown what’s possible when passion meets action.

Also a shout-out to WildHub Coach @Jack Cole for supporting Fleur in her journey! Please join me in celebrating Fleur by adding your message in the comments below!

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🌿 Thank you, Fleur, for helping us grow a more connected, thoughtful, and inclusive conservation community.