Meet the Team

After leaving a career in the automotive industry, I followed my heart and passion for nature and took the step into environmental conservation and habitat management.
My new journey started with lots of hours volunteering in various locations across Wales, and over the past 5 years I’ve worked as a Park Ranger, Park Supervisor and now
Bryngarw Country Park Manager.

I’m incredibly lucky to wake up every day and feel excited about going to work and taking on the challenges that each day brings. I’m extremely passionate about
enhancing biodiversity in our native green spaces and strive to inspire the next generation to look after special places like Bryngarw Country Park. Volunteering is also
close to my heart, and I love seeing the multiple benefits that working outdoors in nature can bring people. I have a special interest in Bushcraft, primitive technologies and wild food foraging and have attended many courses on the subject. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family and watching sports, I have a particular
interest in American football and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

I have a degree in Zoology with Conservation from Bangor University and a postgraduate degree in Environmental Biology: Conservation & Resource Management
from Swansea University.

I started my career as a reserve intern at WWT Llanelli in 2016, and eventually worked my way up to the role of Reserve Manager, where I led various conservation management initiatives and conducted wildlife surveys. I also spent four years working at a Local Environmental Record Centre where I gained experience in biological data recording, GIS mapping, and social media engagement.

Outside of work, I enjoy exploring the outdoors with my two dogs, travelling, seeing live music and listening to podcasts.

I am passionate about nature and the outdoors and have spent time travelling and living overseas. I lived in New Zealand for several years and while over there, I was able to hike up mountains, glaciers, and volcanoes. In addition to that, I travelled around Southeast Asia, where I obtained my Padi Open Water Certificate and got to explore coral reefs and see the amazing wildlife they have to offer.

These experiences sparked my interest in conservation and eventually, the pursuit of a career in this field. I was previously a Park and Heritage Warden for Merthyr County Borough Council, promoting habitat management and biodiversity, working with schools, volunteer groups, and the local community.

I enjoy spending time with my family and exploring the outdoors together, along with our two dogs. I am very enthusiastic about sport and live music, and last but certainly not least, food, and trying a variety of cuisines from different cultures.