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Nikki Jones: My Green Career Path

August 16, 2017

Nikki Jones is the Energy Mentor at our Catalyst Bootcamp, here she gives us an overview of her education and careerpath Job Title: Independent researcher / writer Qualifications: BSc from London School of Economics; MSc (Distinction) from Bristol University Why did you become an environment/sustainability professional? In my late teens I became aware of the enormous inequalities between the Global North and South and my passion was to understand this better. At the time, I assumed I would go and…

Bristol Women Line-Up to Inspire Teenage Girls for Green Careers

August 13, 2017

Traci Lewis

Sustainability summer camp Bristol Next week in Bristol will be held the first-ever Catalyst Bootcamp. This is a 3-day sustainability summer school, hosted by local social enterprise Catalyse Change at Bristol University, to inspire, empower and skill young women for education and careers in sustainability. It is for young women aged 13- 19 years who are interested in a green career but aren’t quite sure how to go about it. It will also help develop personal resilience skills to support…

Jenna Holliday: My Sustainability Career

August 11, 2017

Traci Lewis

Jenna Holliday will be facilitating at our Catalyst Bootcamp and leading a session on the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Job title: Gender & Migration Specialist (independent consultant) Qualifications: Bachelor of Arts (with honours): Qualifying Law/Political Studies (joint major); Post Graduate Diploma: Bar Vocational Studies; Masters of Research: Security, Conflict and Justice Why did you become an environment/sustainability professional? For me it is more about equity and equality – greed and overconsumption are rooted in a sense that some people…

Rhian Sherrington: My Sustainability Career Path

August 11, 2017

Traci Lewis

Rhian Sherrington will be running career coaching sessions at our Catalyst Bootcamp – guiding the young women to first identify their personal values, interests and skills to decide the best education and career path for them. Job title: Director & Founder, Women in Sustainability, the network for women creating positive change for a sustainable future. Qualifications: BA 2:1 Geography, MSc Environmental Management, various Diplomas in Coaching/ Training & Development Why did you become an environment/sustainability professional? I always wanted to make…

Sustainability Skills: My Career in Mindfulness and Resilience

August 10, 2017

Traci Lewis

Gemma David is leading an Emotional Resilience Session at our on 22nd August Job title: Founder of wellbeing Business ‘The Quiet Heart’ Qualifications: Primarily I have degrees in Chinese Medicine and Business and Marketing. I am a qualified Business Coach, Psychometric Tester and during my career in Human Resources, I undertook training in many subjects related to personal and business development. With my current business I have undergone post graduate training in obstetrics, facial rejuvenation, and massage. I am also…

My Career: Telling a Good Story is a key Sustainability Skill

August 8, 2017

Traci Lewis

Rachel Savage will be run a workshop at our Catalyst Bootcamp on 22nd August – to help young women be inspired & skilled change-makers. Job title: Brand Storyteller Qualifications: City & Guilds in Print and Radio Journalism (Distinction). I don’t have a degree and as far as brand storytelling goes I’m self-taught. Why did you become an environment/sustainability professional? It always bothered me how people and corporations treated the planet when I was a teen. I can remember being intrigued by a…

My Sustainability Career: So what is a Design Thinking Consultant?

August 6, 2017

Traci Lewis

Ann Padley is a Facilitator at our Catalyst Bootcamp later this month – helping young women to be skilled as change-makers. Job title: Teaching Fellow in Design Thinking / Design Thinking Consultant Qualifications MBA in Service Innovation and Design; BA in Art History How did you become interested in Design Thinking? Since my first job out of University I was interested in creating great experiences for customers but I didn’t know what to call this interest or what type of…

Mena Fomba: My Career as a Coach, Leadership Consultant & Activist

August 3, 2017

Traci Lewis

Mena Fombo is a speaker and facilitator at our Catalyst Bootcamp – Inspiring, Empowering & Skilling Young Women for Sustainable Futures. Job title: Coach, Consultant, Activist, Programme Manager. Qualifications: BA (hons) Media Production – UWE, BSc Youth & Community – Bath Uni, Why did you become an environment/sustainability professional? I’m passionate about equality and equity – it underpins everything i do, personally and professionally. I’m focussed and motivated by the idea that i can help make this world a better place with…