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Working with: 90 North Foundation, Quadrature Climate Foundation, Royal Society of Medicine, Sussex Bay, Social Carbon, University of Exeter, London Metropolitan University, Taylor & Francis. Expert storytelling around climate, nature, science and research. I work with universities, NGOs, climate foundations, researchers and scientific publishers to promote the understanding of science and to support those tackling the climate and biodiversity crises.

Media analysis.

Two stints: Oct - Dec 2023 and Feb - May 2024. Leading on media for the campaign to promote the ocean hub ('pavilion') at COP28: included running the press office from Dubai, amplifying the expertise of climate scientists and oceanographers via op eds and reactive statements, and supporting the clients' strategic aim to see the ocean represented more fully in the Global Stocktake text.Leading media analysis for a major audit of global media coverage on the subject of ocean… Show more Two stints: Oct - Dec 2023 and Feb - May 2024. Leading on media for the campaign to promote the ocean hub ('pavilion') at COP28: included running the press office from Dubai, amplifying the expertise of climate scientists and oceanographers via op eds and reactive statements, and supporting the clients' strategic aim to see the ocean represented more fully in the Global Stocktake text.Leading media analysis for a major audit of global media coverage on the subject of ocean protection, commissioned by an international conservation NGO. Show less

Leading on media for the campaign to promote the ocean hub ('pavilion') at COP28: included running the press office from Dubai, amplifying the expertise of climate scientists and oceanographers via op eds and reactive statements, and supporting the clients' strategic aim to see the ocean represented more fully in the Global Stocktake text.

Falmer, England, United Kingdom

I led six fantastic colleagues across the media relations and social media teams at the University of Sussex. In this role, I professionalised the press office operation, introducing systems and processes which strengthened the University’s ability to respond to the challenges posed by the current higher education environment. At the same time, I empowered my team to better prioritise research communications, creating a framework to promote the research with the most newsworthiness and… Show more I led six fantastic colleagues across the media relations and social media teams at the University of Sussex. In this role, I professionalised the press office operation, introducing systems and processes which strengthened the University’s ability to respond to the challenges posed by the current higher education environment. At the same time, I empowered my team to better prioritise research communications, creating a framework to promote the research with the most newsworthiness and strategic value to the organisation. On social media, I advocated for a louder voice for the University’s social media experts, and expanded the social media team to include youth expertise. Show less

London School Of Economics And Political Science

Leading media for LSE’s climate change institute, as its media relations manager. The role saw me: Proactively securing media coverage for climate experts, and promoting their research, including through COP26 and the publication of an IPCC report.Offering strategic media relations support for senior figures including Lord Nicholas Stern and Prof Elizabeth Robinson. Collaborating with climate and higher education stakeholders to coordinate messaging and maximise impact… Show more Leading media for LSE’s climate change institute, as its media relations manager. The role saw me: Proactively securing media coverage for climate experts, and promoting their research, including through COP26 and the publication of an IPCC report.Offering strategic media relations support for senior figures including Lord Nicholas Stern and Prof Elizabeth Robinson. Collaborating with climate and higher education stakeholders to coordinate messaging and maximise impact. Handling reactive media relations on reputational issues. Commissioning and coordinating the creation of social media and video content. Show less

This role saw me promoting expert voices at the University of Sussex to shed light on current affairs and scientific developments by:* positioning Sussex academics as thought-leaders in stories such as: anti-corruption measures in the UK and abroad; the obstacles faced by LGBT claimants of asylum; how disadvantaged children are bearing the brunt of the Covid pandemic.* taking science stories to the public, such as: how quantum technology is speeding the development of… Show more This role saw me promoting expert voices at the University of Sussex to shed light on current affairs and scientific developments by:* positioning Sussex academics as thought-leaders in stories such as: anti-corruption measures in the UK and abroad; the obstacles faced by LGBT claimants of asylum; how disadvantaged children are bearing the brunt of the Covid pandemic.* taking science stories to the public, such as: how quantum technology is speeding the development of electric car batteries; what happens inside the Large Hadron Collider and why we should care.I also worked on reputational matters and on creating social media content. Through all this I was proud to amplify the University's values which are kindness, courage, inclusion, collaboration and integrity. Show less

I coordinated a campaign to signpost separating families to helpful information, and persuaded trusted charities and stakeholders to join. I commissioned graphics and a video to support the campaign.

London, United Kingdom

In this fascinating role, I deputised for the Chief Press Officer and was the lead press officer to the Director of Public Prosecutions, preparing him for media interviews. I promoted new areas of prosecution policy, and successes such as improvements in the handling of cases of violence against women and girls.My role also included: responding to challenging questions from journalists with professionalism and integrity; preparing senior staff for media interviews; securing positive… Show more In this fascinating role, I deputised for the Chief Press Officer and was the lead press officer to the Director of Public Prosecutions, preparing him for media interviews. I promoted new areas of prosecution policy, and successes such as improvements in the handling of cases of violence against women and girls.My role also included: responding to challenging questions from journalists with professionalism and integrity; preparing senior staff for media interviews; securing positive coverage for successes; writing and placing articles in the national media for high profile colleagues; helping the organisation to develop its social media presence and voice; working with legal and communications colleagues across the regions. Show less

London

Communications Manager covering stakeholder engagement, corporate communications, media relations and public affairs for a major change programme.

Account Manager for public relations and communications agency working with clients in the public and voluntary sectors and social enterprises. Promoted twice in 18 months.

Account Executive at a leading PR and communications consultancy, specialising in arts and culture.

Commendation, Graduate Diploma In Law

Studied notoriously intensive course while working full-time.

2:1, English And Related Literature

Activities and Societies: Deputy Editor of multi-award winning newspaper York Vision, Secretary of Drama Society, Welfare Officer of college

Education record