OUR MEMBERS
OUR MEMBERS
UK YOUTH CLIMATE COALITION
OUR MEMBERS
The UKYCC organising members are the reason we achieve what we do.
The countless hours given to campaigns, communications, and groundwork are why we celebrate each one.
Base UK-wide, our members specialise in roles across a variety of working groups Some have ben here several years, the began just months ago!
Check out the team below:
DISCLAIMER: LAST UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2021
Tom
Communications, Community & Operations Working Groups
I am from: Cornwall, near Land's end, but currently go between Durham and Cornwall.
Outside of the UKYCC: I am studying Natural Sciences as an undergraduate at Durham uni. I also work as an advisor to the Listening Fund at the Blagrave Trust and am a Youth Associate with Big Change and in my spare time I love to scuba dive, travel and read as much as I can!
You can reach me via: tom.wilson@ukycc.org
Ben
COP & Systems Change Working Group
I am from: Suffolk but now am in London
Outside of UKYCC: I work for an NGO called CDP trying to hold corporations accountable on climate change. Otherwise I love to be in the cinema (anything really but esp. Sci-Fi) or immersed in some sort of green space.
You can reach me via email: ben.gilbey@ukycc.org or my twitter: @BenGilbey2
Josh
Communications Working Group
I am from: Peterborough but living in Liverpool
Outside of UKYCC: A recent BA Politics and Economics grad and ameture roller skater.
You can reach me via email: joshua.bloodworth@ukycc.org or my twitter: @bloodworthj03
Frankie
Systems Change Working Group
I am from: London
Outside of the UKYCC: I am usually either in a café or on the coastal path, I work as an analyst for a renewable energy consultancy.
You can reach me via: frankie.mayo@ukycc.org
Hannah
Communications Working Group
I am from: Peterborough, now in Cornwall
Outside of the UKYCC: I work for an energy advice charity and in my spare time I enjoy baking, yoga and sea swimming
You can reach me via: hannah.brigham@ukycc.org
Francesca
Systems Change Working Group
I am from: London
Outside of the UKYCC: Currently a Geography student at the University of Birmingham, I also occasionally do a bit of research work. I'm a huge Theatre fan so also spend a lot of time in the Theatre world
You can reach me via: francesca.hutchin@ukycc.org
Riya
Communications Working Group
I am from: London
Outside of the UKYCC: I’m currently working within the criminal justice system, and enjoy long walks in my spare time.
You can reach me via: riya.patel@ukycc.org
Lucy
COP Working Group
I am from: South East Kent
Outside of the UKYCC: I recently graduated from the University of Warwick, and love to fill my spare time with reading, running and time at the beach.
You can reach me via: lucy.jordan@ukycc.org :)
Kevin
Fundraising & Communications Working Group
I am from: Dublin, currently in London
Outside of the UKYCC: I'm a climate justice campaigner passionate about the role of youth leadership & putting classic Simpsons references into everyday conversation
You can reach me via: kevin.reilly@ukycc.org or @kevinreilly22 on twitter
Sarah
COP Working Group
I am from: Stirlingshire, now live in Edinburgh
Outside of UKYCC: I work as an environmental consultant for renewable energy projects and am a trustee for the 2050 Climate Group. In my spare time I am a keen runner and Munro-bagger!
You can reach me via: sarah.mcarthur@ukycc.org or Twitter: @SarahMcArthur16
Callum
Community Working Group
I am from: Livingston but now live by the coast in Fife
Outside of the UKYCC: I work part time and try to help out in my local community. In my spare time I read and spend time with my dog, Henry.
You can reach me via: callum.paterson@ukycc.org
Kalila
Community Working Group
I am from: Wales but have been based in the South West for about ten years - I'm currently down in St Ives
Outside of the UKYCC: I've recently graduated and currently work for an environmental campaigning organisation. My passionate is marine conservation, and I love to read and ride my bike.
You can reach me via: kalila.lalljee@ukycc.org
Tobi
Communications Working Group
I am from: Lagos, Nigeria. Outside of UKYCC: I am a Technology Consultant and an environment activist passionate about responsible consumption and production. You can reach me via: tobi@ukycc.org or tobiodiachi on twitter.
Olivia
Communications Working Group
I am from: London but my family is a continental cocktail - French, Italian, Dutch and Polish!
Outside of the UKYCC: I wear many hats and like to throw myself into life whole-heartedly. I'm a Freelance Illustrator, filmmaker, life-coach and YouTuber. Everything I do is about inspiring others to reconnect with nature, their authentic selves, and with each other. I spend a lot of time scuba-diving, hiking and travelling where I immerse myself in the beautiful environments and cultures of our world and I'm very passionate about fighting for this incredible planet we call home.
You can reach me via: olivia.chevallier@ukycc.org
Phoebe
Community Working Group
I am from: Oxford Outside of the UKYCC: I run Repair Cafe Wales, an environmental not-for-profit where we fix household items for free to stop them going to landfill! You can reach me via: phoebe.brown@ukycc.org
Helen
Community Working Group
I am from Leicester Outside of the UKYCC I‘m currently full-time disabled/chronically ill and do advocacy related to this where possible. I love learning about all things geography related, spending time outside with my chickens, reading, and singing. You can reach me via: helen.leonard-williams@ukycc.org
Ahlyah
Systems Change Working Group
Natalie
Communications Working Group
I am from: Glasgow/Lancaster
Outside of the UKYCC: Currently navigating graduate life as an social/enviro research assistant at the James Hutton Institute, meanwhile enjoying the world of organising COY16 with YOUNGO!
You can reach me via: natalie.rees@ukycc.org
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Elouise
Community Working Group
I am from: Canterbury
Outside of the UKYCC: Outside of UKYCC I do research in population ecology, rewiliding, and eco-anxiety.
You can reach me via:
Ruairi
Systems Change Working Group
I am from: Belfast
Outside of the UKYCC: I work as a Policy Officer in sustainable agriculture for an environmental NGO. I am currently finishing a Master’s in Sustainable Development at Queen’s University Belfast. In my spare time, I enjoy rowing and sailing on Lough Neagh and playing the fiddle.
You can reach me via: ruairi.brogan@ukycc.org or Twitter: @ruairi_brogan
Lily
Communications Working Group
I am from: Surrey, currently based in London
Outside of the UKYCC: I am currently studying for an MA in Design for Social Innovation and Sustainable Futures. In spare time, I enjoy yoga, gardening and getting involved in charity work in the city.
You can reach me via: lily.whitmarsh@ukycc.org
Kirsty
Communications Working Group
I am from: Glasgow
Outside of the UKYCC: I'm a Zoology graduate and I'm about to start an MSc in Sustainability and Environmental studies. I currently work as a dog walker and spend most of my free time adventuring with my own dog, running and climbing.
You can reach me via: kirsty.hunter@ukycc.org
Emily
Systems Change Working Group
I am from: Solihull but living in Cornwall
Outside of the UKYCC: I work as a researcher for Climate 2025 and I'm doing my PhD at the University of Exeter's Cornwall campus. I'm researching sustainable development initiatives & inclusive clean energy transitions. I'm also a surf instructor!
You can reach me via: emilymarsay@ukycc.org or on twitter/insta: @emilymarsay
Katie
Community and Communications Working Groups
I am from: born in Surrey, now based in Cambridge
Outside of UKYCC: I work as a mechanical engineer, and love singing and baking in my spare time
You can reach me via: katie.williams@ukycc.org or on Twitter @kadykins96
Kai
Systems Change & Operations Working Groups
I am from: London
Outside of the UKYCC: I work for HMPPS through the Unlocked Graduates scheme to work towards prison reform to break the cycle of reoffending. In my spare time, I look to spend as much time as possible outdoors!
You can reach me via: kai.saunders@ukycc.org
Lauren
Community and Operations Working Groups
I am from: Liverpool
Outside of the UKYCC: I love being out on the water teaching sailing or passing the time drawing my favourite film characters
You can reach me via: lauren.urquhart@ukycc.org
Jeana
Systems Change Working Group
I am from: Sheffield
Outside of the UKYCC: I work for Hope for the Future, supporting people to talk to their local politicians on climate change.
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Maja
Systems Change Working Group
I am from: London
Outside of the UKYCC: I am a communications intern for a charity called The Orchard Project, content creator for GND UK and have a blog called Maja Likes Green where I write about intersectionality, climate justice and the need for radical system change
You can reach me via: maja.darlington@ukycc.org
Sarah
COP Working Group
I am from: Edinburgh, now in London
Outside of UKYCC: Working in Parliament on Climate, Energy, Environment and Transport
You can reach me via email: sarah.dobson@ukycc.org or my twitter: @_sarahlucyx
Serena
COP Working Group
I am from: London
Outside of the UKYCC: I work for SSE on the energy transition amongst numerous other climate advocacy projects.
You can reach me via: serena.bashal@ukycc.org
Sinéad
COP Working Group
I am from: Tipperary, Ireland and I currently live in Belfast.
Outside of the UKYCC: I work as a researcher with the Green Party Northern Ireland.
You can reach me via: sinead.magner@ukycc.org or @sineeeead on Twitter
Alicia
Community Working Group
I am from: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Outside of the UKYCC: I am a recent History & Politics graduate from the University of Warwick, soon to be moving permanently to the UK!
You can reach me via: alicia.baines@ukycc.org
Mia
COP and Systems Change Working Groups
I am from Devon but live in Bristol! Outside of the UKYCC i graduated with an MSc in Climate Change Science and now work in sustainability for a plastic recycling start up. In my spare time i love to be in, near or around the sea! You can reach me via mia.wreford@ukycc.org