Hi, fellow agents of change! I’m Eleanor and I joined Change Agents UK in spring 2023. My background was a steady dive into the sustainability world. I studied BSc Environmental Science where I learnt the (as you’d expect) science behind the climate crisis but also recognised the cultural and social shifts we need, and that stand in the way, to real action. Since studying, I’ve worked on environmental projects in the UK, China and Canada and have spent a few years working in the Higher Education sector, working to embed sustainability into areas like curriculum, procurement and supply chain, extra-curricular engagement, and of course measuring and reducing emissions across all three scopes.

Within my role, I lead our Education and Training team. I support clients and partners to identify, develop and deliver the most impactful training for their needs and aims. Whether our Green Skills Bootcamp, involvement in the national Climate Ambassadors training scheme, our own Sustainability Leadership Skills Programme or something bespoke, I weave my operational expertise in environmental management alongside personal development to ensure folks leave feeling able, empowered and inspired to take action.

To achieve a sustainable and equitable future I believe we don’t just need technology and infrastructure, but to embed it into our cultural aims, practices and approach. I’m fascinated by what drives people and really brings them joy (often low-carbon activities!) so approach sustainability fully from a people-focused, interconnected and co-creative direction. I’m very much a values-driven person which is why I love working at Change Agents UK. Within this job I’m lucky to meet so many passionate, knowledgeable and inspiring people to connect with, learn from and collaborate with. We are all change agents, and we all have the power to act to achieve a low-carbon and sustainable future. Let’s go do it!

“Don’t only strive to be the change you want to see in the world, but also help all those around you see the world through commonalities of the heart so that they would want to change with you. This is how humanity will evolve to become better. This is how you can change the world. The language of the heart is mankind’s main common language.” – Suzy Kassem