Meet the Scottish Policy Group

The Committee

Isabel Jones
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Isabel Jones

Research Fellow

Biodiversity; human-environment interactions; sustainable development and policy

Hannah Grist
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Hannah Grist

Knowledge Exchange and Communications Manager at Scottish Association for Marine Science

science communication; knowledge exchange; stakeholder engagement

Jessica Hogan
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Jessica Hogan

PHD Student at University of St Andrews

socio-political dimensions of wind energy; energy justice; rural sustainability; conflict.

Chris Pollard
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Chris Pollard

Senior Researcher at Climate Outreach

Public engagement and cooperation in social-environmental problems; Human dimensions of plant and tree health; Conservation conflict; Monitoring and evaluation of social-ecological interventions.

Lucy Quinn
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Lucy Quinn

Marine Ornithology Advisor at NatureScot

ornithology; bird tracking; bird surveying; marine policy; marine litter; protected areas; science communication; public speaking.

Sophie Bennett
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Sophie Bennett

Senior Research Ecologist at the BTO

seabird ecology; ornithology; movement ecology; LGBT in STEM

Our Policy Officer

Sarah McKain
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Sarah McKain

Senior Policy Officer

Scottish and Irish Policy, International Environmental Law