Climate Disaster Policy Specialist

My Experience

◦ Human Geography Bachelors, Durham University, UK

◦ Civil Service Fast Stream (0.01% acceptance rate), Climate Policy specialism

◦ Energy, Net Zero postings, UNFCCC Negotiations

◦ Co-chaired climate and environment policy network (15,000 members)

◦ Fulbright Scholar, Columbia University

◦ National Centre for Disaster Preparedness- developed Climate Finance Vulnerability Index (endorsed by UNDRR).

◦ Intern at Executive office of the UN Secretary General (Adaptation workstream)

◦ Analyst at Climate Policy Initiative

◦ Incoming Dphil Candidate, Climate Disaster Economics, Oxford University

◦ Previous with Zero Gravity; UpReach

I offer one-to-one mentoring and career coaching for students and early-career professionals pursuing competitive academic and policy pathways.
I have supported students through key transition points — from GCSEs and A-levels to admission to Russell Group universities — including through organisations such as Zero Gravity and UpReach. I have also mentored undergraduate students through Access: Climate and Environment, supporting the development and delivery of policy-focused projects presented to senior stakeholders, including at the US Embassy in London.
My coaching draws on first-hand experience navigating elite academic and professional environments, including the UK Government, international organisations, and leading research institutions. Sessions are tailored, strategic, and focused on helping clients make confident, well-informed decisions about their next steps.
Expertise in Disaster Management strategy for emerging markets and developing economies
Contributed to novel climate adaptation finance index funded by the Rockefeller Foundation (to be published spring 2025).
Expertise in Multidimensional Indices for climate finance allocation.
Led the development of UK Climate and Environment training, as noted in the UK 2023 Net Zero Growth Plan.