Our people
Our people are what make the Priestley Centre for Climate Futures a world-leading research centre and the ideal partner for business, government and other research institution
John Barrett
Deputy Director, Policy
Richard Beardsworth
Principal Fellow
Samuel Betts-Davies
Researcher, Climate Evidence Unit
Alice Bhowmick
Communications and Engagement Officer
Chelsea Boothroyd
Deputy Director, Innovation & Engagement
Helen Claxton
Project Manager
Suraje Dessai
Principal Fellow, Climate Adaptation
Piers Forster
Director
Helen Freeman
Research and Innovation Development Manager
Alice Garvey
Researcher, Climate Evidence Unit
Hannah Hall
Centre Manager
Charley Hurley
Communication and Engagement Manager (maternity cover)
Elliott Johnson
Researcher, Climate Evidence Unit
Julie Mair
Climate Plan Research Engagement Officer
Clare Martynski
Communication and Engagement Manager (maternity leave)
Juan Ramón Candia (JR)
Climate Innovation Hub Manager
Debbie Rosen
Research and Innovation Development Manager
Shona Smith
Head of the Priestley Centre for Climate Futures
Peter Walton
Senior Research Consultant, Climate Evidence Unit
Louise Williams-Lewis
Business Coordinator