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 Philanthropy Laura Bannatyne
Freshwater Research Manager
Holly Brasier
Management Accountant
Simon Brett
Senior Development Manager
Sophie Cowling
Citizen Science Research Manager
Andrew Cullen
Applications Developer
Hannah Davidson
Project Manager
Emily Dullens
Programme Coordinator
Monica Esposito-West
Business Development Manager
Megan Evans
Senior Education & Learning Specialist
Emily Flatt
Philanthropy Coordinator
Grace Gale
Project Manager
Russell Galt
Head of Policy and Science Beth Gerard
Development Coordinator
Louise Hartley
Head of Nature in Cities
Samantha Hayes
Project Manager
Daniel Hayhow
Research Lead Urban Biodiversity
Charlotte Henderson
Senior Programme Manager
Peter Hoebe
Research Lead – Farming with Nature
Emma Hooghwinkel
Project Coordinator
Sophia Klose
Communications Coordinator
Josh Kubale
Director of Marketing & Communications
Divya Kumar
Community Engagement Manager
Samantha Lewis
Community Engagement & Diversity Manager
Alice Markham
HR Administrator
Hannah Marshall
Senior Philanthropy Manager
Hanna Mroczka
Learning & Engagement Coordinator Emily Napier
Project Coordinator
Amy Nieuwenstein
Project Manager
Katrin Nolland
Senior Programme Manager
Emily Pennifold
Project Manager
Maria Pontes
Director of Programmes & Partnerships Jus Purewal
IT Support Technician Jane Rampin
Land Manager
Emilija Rudzinskaite
Learning & Engagement Coordinator
Mark Sawko-Michalski
Project Coordinator
Caroline Shepherd
Senior Programme Manager
Kevin Simmonds
IT Support Specialist
Sally-Ann Smurthwaite
Communications Manager (Digital)
Anya Sochaka
Community Engagement / Project Assistant
Paul Spyker
Head of IT
Sarah Staunton-Lamb
Learning, Communities and EDI Lead
Fraukje Steffen
Research Manager – Farming with Nature
Georgie Sturgeon
Science Coordinator
Michiel van den Bergh
Senior Programme Manager
Eline van Remortel
Science Coordinator
Wendy Vrij
Communications Manager (Corporate) Jamie Walker
Community Engagement Coordinator
Ben Williams
Senior Project Manager
Claire Williams
Senior Programme Manager
