COMMUNICATIONS AND OUTREACH WORKER

anna@upforyorkshire.org.uk

Anna has a passion for sustainability and the environment, and loves sharing this with others. This passion led her to study Ecology and Conservation Biology before studying a Masters in Sustainable Food Systems, both at the Leeds University.

This passion for the natural world extends outside of work and study too – Anna is happiest out walking the mountains back in the Lake District where she grew up, or on Ilkley Moor where she lives now. Anna also loves travelling whenever she gets the chance, particularly in her little converted van which she has explored Scotland and the French Alps in.

PROJECT LEAD

claire@upforyorkshire.org.uk

Claire has worked in the voluntary and community sector for 12 years and has worked in project management, community development, marketing and communications, volunteering and fundraising.

She is passionate about nature and the environment, and in particular teaching the next generation about climate change and developing a love for nature.

Claire enjoys reading, being outdoors, walking and playing with her family. She also has a love of music, dancing and having fun with her friends. Her favourite thing to do is spending quality time with her family, particularly her two girls, especially if it involves a trip to the seaside and ice cream!

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT LEAD

matt@upforyorkshire.org.uk

Matt’s passion is as a community organiser, encouraging people, especially young people, to help make their ideas happen, to benefit themselves and the community and whenever possible to live a more active and healthier lifestyle.

Matt has set up all kinds of activities, from online quizzes to bicycle maintenance, and will be using his skills and experience as part of the Up For Yorkshire Youth Hub and other community projects.

When he’s not working, he can be found in a swimming pool or out in the countryside on his mountain bike.

HEAD OF STRATEGY AND PARTNERSHIPS

bryony@upforyorkshire.org.uk

07824 975943

Bryony has twenty years experience working in sustainability and community development and is passionate about supporting the voices of communities to be heard and valued. She has worked across the private, public and charity sectors and believes in the power of collaboration to deliver sustainable change and better outcomes for communities.

Bryony has a Masters degree in Environmental Sustainability and holds qualifications in Counselling. When she’s not at work, Bryony likes northing more than being outdoors, preferably walking in the mountains, as long as the kids aren’t complaining too loudly!