Wildlife Conservation

I am a conservationist and wildlife biologist with 12 years' experience working in the field. My most recent post was Head of Research & Conservation at Conservation Research Africa in Malawi. This involved overseeing both the African Bat Conservation (ABC) and Carnivore Research Malawi (CRM) Teams. I am currently studying an Executive MBA (anticipated graduation September 2026) and I have a BSc in Animal Conservation and Biodiversity (University of Greenwich) and a MRes in Endangered Species and Recovery (Nottingham Trent University). I am also a lab member of the Bath University Bat Conservation Research Lab.

I first worked with ABC on my MRes thesis, looking at how humane roost exclusions impact on the white bellied free tailed bats foraging ecology. For this research I was awarded a research grant from Bat Conservation International  to conduct the research on humane roost exclusions, by radio tracking bats before and after the exclusion process to study the effects on their roosting and foraging ecology. My research is focused on human bat conflict as I have always had a keen interest in human wildlife conflict and animal behaviour. During my BSc, I carried out my honours thesis on a mixed species troop of primates at  ZSL London Zoo. 

In addition to fieldwork, I love community engagement and public speaking. I have given talks to numerous groups over the years ranging from the general public to technical experts, including presenting at conferences and launch events.  I have also been on T.V, radio and written articles for both local and national publications. As well as delivering talks at conferences, I have worked on organising two conferences; one international online conference on human wildlife conflict (sponsored by the Animal Welfare Research Network) with delegates from Africa, Europe and America and one in person conference (sponsored by the International Livestock Research Institute) which included delegates from numerous stakeholders including Universities and Malawi Government Officials.

I have worked in the UK as an Ecologist for various development projects ranging from small scale residential to national level infrastructure projects. During my roles, I have worked with several small mammal groups (including otters and water voles) but specialise in bats, and I hold my bat survey licence Natural England class licence (3&4) as well as my Natural England Crayfish Licence. I have sat on various committees including being Chair of Nottinghamshire Bat Group, the management committee for Attenborough Nature Reserve (SSSI), Lilongwe City Green Guardians and Nottinghamshire Biodiversity Action Group.

In 2017, I was awarded the Nottinghamshire Roosevelt Memorial Travelling Scholarship through which I travelled across 11 states of the U.S.A (and Canada) over 11 weeks researching species re introduction and recovery programs and community engagement with wildlife.

Photography

Photography has been part of my life since childhood, influenced by my father and grandfather, both keen amateur photographers. I grew up experimenting with cameras and fascinated by the power of capturing a single moment.

My photography and styles can be quite varied. Having worked as a Biologist for many years, I have a keen interest for wildlife and nature photography. My work has taken me to some extraordinary places (Malawi, South Africa; United Stated of America) and my camera always comes with! This has enabled me to capture some unique moments and up close wildlife shots as well as dramatic landscapes and natural scenes.

I am equally inspired by the urban environment. I enjoy street photography and am intrigued by architecture, form and design. I adore exploring the urban jungle, and noticing design within the manmade world especially symmetry, light and reflections as they change across the day.

I have been taking portrait photography, for artists in studio; products on set and live events as well as weddings and pregnancy photo shoots. My work has been featured in magazines (BN Magazine; Leftlion, The Niche); books (The Bats of Nottinghamshire) and websites (African Bat Conservation, Isabella Ef Yoga) as well as featured in various marketing materials and social media channels (such as Conservation Research Africa; Kuti Wildlife Reserve; and Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust).

Interested in booking me for an event or photoshoot? Get in touch on my Connect page…