Melanie was an undergraduate at the University of Southampton where she studied Geography, this was followed by postgraduate study in Planning, Policy & Practice. She has spent nearly 2 decades aiming to make Southampton a better place through various roles at the Council, which includes the past 15 in Sustainability. Currently leading on an internal climate change training programme and a Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan for the Council.
Prof. AbuBakr Bahaj
Lyn Brayshaw
I am completely dedicated to helping people realise that every decision they make has an impact on the future of our planet, and that things like recycling have very minimal impact. I role model as much as I can, hoping to influence others by setting an example in everything I do. I have solar panels and heat pump, tandem, cargo bike & everyday bike. I have many smaller volunteer roles too, eg sewing at Repair Cafes, helping at Veg Out Community Cafe, and Kidical Mass bike rides.
Sarah Brightwell
I am passionate about environmental issues and the role of the environment in supporting positive health and wellbeing. As Hampshire’s largest mental health charity, we have a duty to reduce our environmental footprint for the benefit of our communities. As sponsor of our new environmental policy, I am keen to explore how we can become an environmentally responsible and sustainable organisation through practical and cultural changes that have positive benefits for our staff, service users and communities. Two of our projects, Mayfield Nurseries and Plants for People, have direct links to environmental issues and their impact on mental wellbeing.
Marty Climenhaga
Marty has dual specialisms in healthcare and sustainability, as an occupational therapist with Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, and Visiting Fellow at the University of Southampton, focusing on green social prescribing. She is passionate about green issues and the intersection of health and sustainability, particularly with respect to active transport, green space, and social justice. She is a steering group member for Occupational Therapy Sustainability Network and researcher for the Southampton Green Network.
Phil Dominey
Elizabeth Giles
Adam Goulden
Adam is an Environmental Science graduate with over 14 years’ experience managing a diverse range of sustainability projects. He joined tEC in 2009 where he began working on EU funded knowledge sharing projects looking at energy in buildings and low carbon communities. Adam took on the Chief Executive role in 2012 and is immensely proud of the work the tEC team delivers to support residents improve the energy efficiency of their homes, encourage sustainable behaviours and improve air quality.
Mark Hancock
Mark has been a member of Southampton FOE for some years and co-chair of Transition Southampton co-chair for 4 years, with particular interests in energy, carbon, the Repair Cafe. Professionally, he has been developing renewable energy in our locality, principally wind turbine blades since 1980 (Chief engineer, Vestas, IoW 2001-14, now in GE Renewables).
Liz Harris
Liz leads on SUSU’s sustainability work, embedding ethical and environmental practices in the Union’s operations and supporting students to be sustainable on campus and in their personal lives. Roles include working with the University on delivery of its Sustainability Strategic Plan, representing students’ interests, and challenging the institution to continue delivering more ambitious environmental plans.
Emma Hyslop
Last year Upper Shirley High successfully became an Eco School. We are keen to continue our work making more positive environmental changes. Teaching Geography also allows me to explore sustainability across many topics including energy, climate change and urbanisation.
Rebecca Kinge
A Community Organiser involved in community projects and urban change; working with others to help promote a healthier, more sustainable, creative and inclusive society. I am employed by Southampton Voluntary Services as a development worker. I am also a Director of The Southampton Collective, a community interest company dedicated to a healthier, more sustainable city. I trained and worked in my early professional years as a town planner, and remain committed to placemaking and healthy, inclusive, green urban environments. I am Autistic, with Functional Neurological Disorder and at times struggle with speech and language, so sometimes use Alternative Communication. I am keen to see greater inclusion for disabled people. Feel free to ask me about neurodiversity.
Jason Light
Rosie Newey
Gareth Miller
Roger Munford
Stuart Perry
As Operations Director for the Science Park, Stuart is responsible for all internal operations including project management, ICT, communications and facilities including onsite catering. Previously, Stuart has over ten years’ experience in financial and operational management, having held various management positions within the hospitality trade working with the likes of Greene King Pub Company, EI Group and Roadchef.
Gemma Pratt
Pauline Stukings
Pete Thomas
Pete has lived in Highfield for 25 years and is retired from the music industry. He is a keen (and at times successful) DIY enthusiast. Interests include website development, conservation of the natural environment and renewable energy in all its shapes and sizes.
He is co-founder of RetrofitSouthampton where his role is website development and retrofit advisor. As chair of Oakmount Triangle Residents Association he is currently working on a new conservation management plan, and is committed to the concept that conservation of the built environment and climate action need not be adversaries.
Adam Tewkesbury
