Meet the Team
We are driven by people. We plant. We connect. We research. We educate and co-create. As colleagues, we treat each other with genuine warmth and respect. Everyone’s voice is welcome and valued. We are proud to work with a wide network of local groups, schools, scientists and businesses. Guiding us on our journey is our wonderful board of trustees.
Ben Andre
Office Manager (UK) & Project Coordinator
Nana Asante
HR Manager
Neil Bailey
Director of Fundraising & Communications
Laura Bannatyne
Research Manager
Shivangi Bose
Science Coordinator
Holly Brasier
Finance Manager
Kevin Carolan
Researcher
Hannah Davidson
Senior Programme Manager
Moumili Dutta
Nature in Cities Coordinator
Monica Esposito-West
Business Development Manager
Megan Evans
Senior Education & Learning Specialist Rebecca Finbow
Learning and Engagement Manager Sam Frith
Community Engagement Coordinator
Grace Gale
Project Manager
Guillemette Gandon
Science Coordinator Adolphus George
Assistant Accountant
Louise Hartley
Head of Nature in Cities
Samantha Hayes
Project Manager
Peter Hoebe
Research Lead – Farming with Nature
Lotte Holloway
Learning & Programme Coordinator
Emma Hooghwinkel
Project Coordinator
Sophia Klose
Stories and Impact Communications Officer
Josh Kubale
Head of Marketing & Communications
Divya Kumar
Community Engagement Manager
Alice Markham
HR Administrator
Hannah Marshall
Senior Philanthropy Manager
Emily Napier
Fundraising Coordinator
Amy Nieuwenstein
Project Manager
Katrin Nolland
Assistant Accountant
Emily Pennifold
Project Manager
Maria Pontes
Director of Programmes & Partnerships Jus Purewal
IT Support Technician
Jane Rampin
Land Manager Poppy Sharples
Volunteer Coordinator
Caroline Shepherd
Senior Programme Manager
Kevin Simmonds
IT Support Specialist
Sally-Ann Smurthwaite
Digital Content Manager
Paul Spyker
Head of IT
Sarah Staunton-Lamb
Learning, Communities and EDI Lead
Fraukje Steffen
Research Manager – Farming with Nature
Georgie Sturgeon
Project Manager
Wendy Vrij
Communications Manager
Ben Williams
Senior Project Manager
Claire Williams
Senior Programme Manager
