Katy S.
About me
| Katy S. | |
| Environment | |
| Environment, Economics and Ecology | |
| Undergraduate | |
| James | |
| 2002 | |
| United Kingdom |
My employment
| Portfolio Lead: Forests and Oceans | |
| Synchronicity Earth | |
| United Kingdom | |
| Charity and voluntary sector | |
| Small business (0-49 employees) | |
| 2011 |
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A day in the life of a Portfolio Lead: Forests and Oceans in the United Kingdom
My career goals when I graduated
Find a career involving wildlife and do something that makes a difference.
My career history
Before starting at SE, I've volunteered for conservation charities and held research and communications positions in academia and UK charities.
Courses taken since graduation
MSc Environment and Development; PhD International Development Policy
How my studies have helped my career
My BSc at York gave me experience on a wide range of environment issues and helped show me how important being an inter-disciplinarian can be! My MSc and PhD have developed my critical research skills and more in-depth knowledge on particular issues, such as African wildlife conservation.
Where I hope to be in 5 years
Same place :)
My advice about working in my industry
Really let your passion for the environment/nature shine through in your job applications. Qualifications and experience are important, but recruiters also need to know why you want the job.
Other advice
Volunteer, do internships, travel, attend conferences - it is such a competitive sector and the more connections you can make and experience you can gain, the better!
What I do
I lead the forests and oceans portfolios for an environmental foundation based in London. The job involves in-depth research to identify priorities and partners (to fund) for each portfolio; building up relationships with partners and others in the sector; networking; and producing written materials about our work.
What I like most
Working with amazing partners around the world.
What I like least
Hearing almost daily about the horrendous threats facing environmental human rights defenders.
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