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🌟 About Me: A sustainability and business development professional passionate about driving positive environmental change. With global experiences and academic achievements, I’ve developed initiatives that enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and promote sustainable practices.🔑 Key Areas of ExpertiseSustainability Strategy: Designing tailored programmes aligned with business goals and exceeding compliance standards.Stakeholder Engagement: Building partnerships and delivering training to empower organisations and individuals.Research & Policy Development: Conducting impactful research and supporting global and governmental policy initiatives.💡 My Approach: I believe a sustainable future relies on collaboration, innovation, and education. My work equips organisations with tools and resources to adopt sustainable practices, creating value for stakeholders.🌱 My Journey: Born and raised in Stoke-on-Trent, I began my career in business administration in the NHS. A transformative year in Australia sparked my passion for sustainability, leading me to pursue an Environmental Science degree at Lancaster University. During my studies, I researched persistent organic pollutants in Kosovo, providing a benchmark for the Kosovo Environmental Protection Agency earning the department’s best dissertation award. This success led to an internship with the United Nations Environment Programme in Geneva, contributing to global environmental conventions.I expanded my expertise with a master’s in Environmental Science and Technology, including a year in Guangzhou, China, researching endocrine-disrupting chemicals in freshwater systems. I stayed in China for over four years, teaching Biology and Environmental Science and celebrating the publication of my research in the Environment International Journal. Back in the UK, I worked as a Regulatory Consultant and bespoke Travel Specialist. The pandemic prompted a career reset, leading to consulting roles for the European Commission and UK/EU governments on sustainability initiatives.🌍 Current Focus: As Business Development Manager at the Supply Chain Sustainability School, I collaborate with partners in the built environment to upskill workforces and supply chains. This role combines my expertise in sustainability with my passion for education, helping organisations embrace sustainable practices.🔗 Let’s Connect: I’m eager to collaborate with professionals who share a vision for sustainability. Whether it’s working on projects, sharing insights, or exploring trends, let’s connect!