Heal Future Advisory Panel
The Heal Future Advisory Panel is a national collective of individuals aged 18-25, who are actively involved in ensuring that Heal Rewilding remains an inclusive and relevant organisation.
Our Future Advisors review Heal’s key decisions, create and refine marketing and promotional materials, contribute to awareness campaigns, and suggest new ideas on how Heal can help people of all ages and backgrounds to connect with nature.
Arjun Dutta
Hi! I'm Arjun and I'm a 21-year-old birdwatcher, wildlife sound recordist and all-round nature enthusiast from South London. I've volunteered for multiple conservation organisations in Britain since 2018 and recently completed my undergraduate degree in Geography from Cambridge University. During my time at university, I completed my dissertation on rewilding, which entailed two weeks of research on Bulgaria’s Black Sea Coastline. For the future, I look to stress the potential for rewilding to mutually benefit wildlife as well as people, focusing on engaging people from all audiences and backgrounds with nature.
Bella Williams
Hi! I’m Bella and I’ve just finished my degree in Zoology. My interest in rewilding began when reading Feral before my degree, but has only strengthened learning about all of the incredible benefits truly wild spaces bring to both people and nature. My favourite wildlife memory was seeing beavers for the first time at a local reintroduction project- it was like seeing the past and the future at the same time. I am so excited to support Heal in their mission to restore our ecosystems with accessibility and human-nature connection in mind!
Catherine Cooper
Hello! I’m Catherine and I work in sustainability for a financial services company. I’ve experienced how nature can be so healing for people, as well as the planet. Growing up I saw its amazing impact on mental health first hand and I’m passionate about a wilder world for everyone to enjoy. I studied Geography at university and my hobbies include drawing, painting, running and escaping my phone screen as much as possible!
Clare Simkin
My name is Clare Simkin. I am a newly graduated sociology student from Bristol and a very passionate rewilding advocate. I came across rewilding while writing my dissertation on whether rewilding is a source of hope and luckily encountered heal. I can’t wait to continue my journey of learning about rewilding with heal!
Galatea Hoyle
Hi! I’m Galatea, I’m 21 and about to graduate from my degree in Animal Behaviour. I’ve been passionate about the nature for as long as I can remember, and I’m excited to create a wilder world, for everyone. I’m passionate about science communication, and I feel it’s important to give nature a voice and a narrative in our increasingly disconnected world. I currently work an administrative role at my University, alongside being a host and producer for the Generation Nature podcast, all from my little home in faraway Cornwall.
Harry Welch
Hi my name is Harry and I currently work in public affairs in London. I am very excited for this opportunity to help Heal develop a wider communication and public affairs strategy, including focusing on working with farmers. I have always tried to spend as much time outdoors as possible and am really passionate about reversing the species decline hitting the UK.
Hazel Pearcey
Hello, I'm Hazel, an Ocean Exploration and Surveying student at the University of Plymouth, with a focus on marine conservation. Growing up on the Somerset Levels, I've always been surrounded by nature. My love for the outdoors has only deepened over the years, leading me to new hobbies like climbing, which allow me to immerse myself in the countryside. I'm eager to bring this passion to Heal Rewilding and actively contribute to their mission.
James Wheeler
I’m James, born and raised in wales and I love all things outdoors. Super excited to be part of the Heal Future Panel, and contribute to such an amazing cause.
Jesse Hall
I am a Bristol local and have had a lifelong fascination for the natural world. As a child I always enjoyed the chance to go on long walks in nature and spent many hours in my family’s garden observing the resident wildlife. My study background is primarily in media production with a focus on documentary filmmaking. I currently work at Bristol Aquarium and am a volunteer with the Bristol branch of the RSPB. Moving forwards, I hope to build a career in science communication. Volunteering with Heal was an incredibly enticing prospect to me due to the chance to contribute in conservation related outreach to a wide range of communities.
Siana Thomas Hewett
Hi, I’m Siana and I’m currently studying philosophy at university. I’m especially interested in environmental philosophy and climate justice issues and I love spending time outdoors. Visiting rewilded areas always makes me feel so hopeful and I’m excited to help create more of these places with Heal!
Thomas Williams
Hello! My name is Tom and I'm currently undertaking an MSc by research in ecology, with my project called "Carcasses for nature"! I am thrilled to be a member of Heal's Future Advisory Panel and am eager to help restore natural ecosystems across the country, for the benefit of biodiversity, the climate and human wellbeing. My main rewilding hope for the future is the reintroduction of keystone species to the UK, particularly predators such as more wildcats and even the Eurasian lynx, without which our ecosystems cannot be deemed truly restored.