ABOUT US

I'm a marine scientist with an entrepreneurial mindset. I've been working in the field of plastic pollution since 2017, but decided to focus on the issue of ghost gear after finding it's presence on every shoreline and witnessing it's impacts first-hand whilst diving. I'm motivated by changing people's perceptions of plastic 'waste' and combining environmental and social purpose into our work.

Driven by my passion for marine conservation and drawing on my experience in sales, hospitality and the environmental charity sector, I manage the Waterhaul team and our production and logistics. Growing up in Cornwall, I have always loved being surrounded by the ocean. Whilst surfing, diving and walking along the beaches, I have sadly witnessed first-hand the dramatic increase in plastic pollution and ghost gear washing up on our shores. Seeing this every day is my motivation to take action and make a positive difference.

After 5 years developing circular economy solutions across a number of different industries, I've returned to the world of marine plastics to tackle the issues of ghost gear and waste fishing gear with Waterhaul. With an evidence-based approach to maximising social and environmental impact, I'll be leading the Impact Team in expanding our reach and developing exceptional standards for material traceability.

As Equipment Coordinator for Waterhaul, I help supply the tools to enable members of the community to take action in tackling plastic pollution on our shores, rivers, streets and parks. With a background in fundraising for a marine conservation charity, it's awesome to see more schools and councils encouraging sustainability and becoming more environmentally conscious. I want to help protect what I love and believe direct actions like beach cleans make a big difference to the ocean - somewhere my family and I have always been drawn to, whether we are scuba diving on the other side of the world, kayaking, building sandcastles with our little girls or walking our dog here in beautiful Cornwall.

I use my background in Marine & Natural History Photography and Digital Marketing to communicate our impact to our community. Being Cornish born and bred, the ocean has always been a huge part of my life, so being able to give something back (ironically by taking something away; ghost gear!) is really important to me! I’m super stoked to be a part of the Waterhaul team and to be making a difference for our coastline.

Before Waterhaul, I taught a university accredited marine biology course and scuba diving on circumnavigating sailing vessel. Within my course, I had a strong emphasis on plastic pollution and climate change, but also the positive impact we as individuals can have on the environment. Now settled on dry land, I'm developing and delivering PlaNET Action; a unique education programme involving hands-on ocean plastic recycling workshops which will enable people to connect with the environmental issues we are facing and empower them to make positive change.

For over ten years, I have been blessed to call the coast my home. The ocean and our beaches all play a significant role in shaping and defining the individual I am through influencing my lifestyle choices and core passions that my life revolves around; surfing, travel, adventure, sustainability, fashion and photography. In leading a life that is consumed daily by the ocean, I have witnessed first-hand the absolute importance of protecting it which is why it is a pleasure to bring my 15 years of retail experience within the surf, fashion & lifestyle industry into a brand at the forefront of change. Within my role I'll be working with and building upon our extensive NETwork of like-minded retail partners who all share our passion.