Teaching Fellow in Planetary Health and One Health | University of Edinburgh, Global Academy of Agriculture and Food Systems
My current research is rooted in understanding how to best support farmers in food systems transitions towards food systems that are environmentally sustainable, uphold animal welfare, and support farmers' own wellbeing while ensuring global food security and nutrition. I would be keen to hear from others working in this space, or interested in hearing more about our own research.
I am an ecologist turned animal welfare scientist with a fondness for data science and a passion for making information accessible to those who can use it to better the lives of their animals, and subsequently their own. My experience in both academia and industry is extensive and varied, ranging from living in the Belizean jungle, studying the behavioural ecology of wild monkeys, to owning a SCUBA diving school in Thailand. I combine inspiration from my international experiences with knowledge gleaned from my interests in pedagogy and human behaviour change to design and deliver educational experiences that are accessible, engaging, and empowering. My current research interests are broad, though consistently rooted in the interconnection of animals (human and non-human), with each other and to our planet. I aim to explore innovative solutions towards the improvement of animal welfare and planetary health, while inspiring future generations to overcome the challenges they inherit.
CoFounder & President | Crowdfoods Association for innovators & Startups in food, agriculture, gastronomy & food trade in DACHtrade
How to Transform the agrifood system fast concerning Mitigation and Adaption to climate change
CoFounder and President of the NGO / NPO crowdfoods, Food marketing and word of mouth expert
Senior Lecturer | University of Portsmouth
I am interested in collaborating with colleagues from academia, institutional actors and members from third sector organisations on research projects about social change through alternative food organising.
PhD in Organisation Studies; Research interests in the intersection between alternative organising, values, well-being and food organising; Subject expertise in leadership and sustainability, value-based organising, well-being and social enterprises; Methodological expertise in qualitative methodologies such as qualitative interviewing and qualitative data analysis, including creative methodologies such as visual data collection and analysis, and story completion methods.
Technical Lead | NARA Climate
Communications and Public Affairs Intern | Sustainable Soils Alliance
Director of the Institute for Agronomy and Agriculture | UHI Orkney
Soils Research Consultant | ADAS
PhD Candidate | The Open University
Research that investigates the transition to more sustainable food systems - how these can create value for producers and consumers, for healthier and more equitable impact.
I hold a BA in English and Marketing and an MSc in Strategic Marketing. Currently, I'm in the final year of my PhD, investigating the role of relationships in sustainable farming, with particular focus on regenerative farmers. Through this ethnographic study, I've discovered the value in complexities of context - "no man is an island" and neither are we researchers. I believe in the power of collaboration and look forward to building a fruitful network for a healthier and more equitable future.
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Harper Adams University
Burger King UK
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