Providing empowering opportunities for the Lancaster University community to engage with sustainability across a wide range of themes including agriculture, biodiversity, circular economies and more!

As Project Supervisor I organise the Don'tDitchIt project at Lancaster University promotes sustainability and a movement towards a circular economy. The 're-use' scheme saves over 40 tonnes of student belongings from landfill and donates them to local charities. Within this role I have communicated with over 40 charities and managed a team of 12. I have also been actively promoting the project through social media.

I facilitated the Little Researcher's project for KS2 students at Ryelands Primary School through inquiry-based learning. This unique place-based approach to learning about sustainability aims to empower young people. Working with the 5 themes of the Morecambe Bay Curriculum: air, water, land, community and economy, the students developed their own research questions related to their personal interests relevant to their local environment based. They decided to focus on the potential of building a cycle path in the field behind the school considering biodiversity and community by examining plants and animals in the area. Highlights included hearing students' perspectives of the work we did on the project on BBC radio and the students presenting to sustainability experts at the university.

I lead creative Geography Inspiration Days for KS4 on food security, presenting and engaging students with geographical issues. Developed public speaking skills partaking in Q&A sessions. Friendly and positive guide around the department, answering questions for both prospective students and parents. As a digital content ambassador, I create innovative posts around sustainability to communicate with over 2,000 followers on Instagram.

Fine dining hospitality waitress at London stadiums and racecourses, learnt valuable skills about teamwork, commitment and public relations.