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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

Piers Forster

Director

Shona Smith

Head of the Priestley Centre for Climate Futures

Debbie Rosen

Research and Innovation Development Manager

Harriet Thew

Deputy Director, Education

Suraje Dessai

Deputy Director, Policy

Clare Martynski

Communication and Engagement Manager

Helen Freeman

Research and Innovation Development Manager

Julie Mair

Climate Plan Research Engagement Officer

Hannah Crow

Centre Manager

Louise Williams-Lewis

Business Coordinator

Lucy Howell

Communications Officer