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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

Chelsea Boothroyd

Deputy Director, Innovation & Engagement

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

Elliott Johnson

Researcher, Climate Evidence Unit

Nina Kratky

Communications and Engagement Intern

Julie Mair

Climate Plan Research Engagement Officer

Clare Martynski

Communication and Engagement Manager

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