Meet the Committee
The Committee
Isabel Jones
Research Fellow
Biodiversity; human-environment interactions; sustainable development and policy
Hannah Grist
Knowledge Exchange and Communications Manager at Scottish Association for Marine Science
science communication; knowledge exchange; stakeholder engagement
Jessica Hogan
PHD Student at University of St Andrews
socio-political dimensions of wind energy; energy justice; rural sustainability; conflict.
Ruth Mitchell
Biodiversity and Ecosystems Group Lead, Plant and Soil Ecologist at the James Hutton Institute
tree diseases; upland biodiversity; restoration; plants; woodlands
Chris Pollard
Social Scientist at Forest Research
Human dimensions of plant and tree health; Conservation conflict; Monitoring and evaluation of social-ecological interventions.
Lucy Quinn
Marine Ornithology Advisor at NatureScot
ornithology; bird tracking; bird surveying; marine policy; marine litter; protected areas; science communication; public speaking.
Private: Chloe Bellamy
Spatial Scientist at Forest Research
landscape ecology; spatial analysis & modelling; woodland biodiversity & ecosystem services; bats
Sophie Bennett
PhD Researcher
seabird ecology; ornithology; movement ecology; LGBT in STEM
Our Policy Officer
Sarah McKain
Senior Policy Officer
Scottish and Irish Policy, International Environmental Law