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I am a campaign director, charity CEO, speaker and movement-builder working at the intersection of environmental justice, public engagement and systemic change. My work brings together communities, policymakers and institutions to challenge failing systems, influence national debate and deliver real-world impact.

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I am the founder of Friends of the Thames, Henley Music School and Henley Mermaids—organisations and movements that have mobilised thousands of people, driven regulatory scrutiny and reshaped how we talk about our rivers and natural environment. I work closely with government, regulators, MPs, NGOs and the media, acting as a bridge between lived experience and decision-making at the highest level.

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My campaigns have achieved national and international recognition, with appearances on BBC Newsnight, coverage in The New York Times, and contributions to major documentaries including Jo in the Water and BBC Thames Water: Inside the Crisis. At the heart of this work is a commitment to turning complex environmental issues into compelling, human stories that inspire action and accountability.

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Alongside this, I am an ultra-distance open water swimmer and one of around 150 women globally to complete the Triple Crown of Open Water Swimming and #390 - the English Channel, Manhattan Island and Catalina Channel. I use swimming not only as a personal discipline, but as a powerful platform for storytelling, resilience and environmental advocacy. I am currently training towards the Oceans Seven, which no British woman has yet completed.

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This lived experience of endurance, fear, resilience and connection to water now forms a central part of my work. Through my Wild Water series and swim seminars, I support others to step into open water with confidence—sharing not just practical knowledge, but the mindset and courage required to go further than they thought possible.

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Across everything I do, I focus on clarity, collaboration and impact—helping individuals, communities and organisations find their voice, build confidence and create meaningful change.