Pond Conservation is led by the Senior Management Team
Dr Jeremy Biggs, Director, Freshwater Policy and Research
Jeremy is an internationally recognised expert in ecology and policy issues of freshwaters, including biological assessment and monitoring.
Penny Williams, Senior Freshwater Ecologist
With a background in ecology, conservation and geology, Penny has worked for Pond Conservation for 20 years as a freshwater ecologist, with particular interest in translating science into practice and making a practical difference to the ecological quality of freshwaters.
Andrew Mitcham, Finance Manager
Andrew has held senior manager roles in finance and general NGO management for over 20 years, including financial management, leading change, outsourcing and contract management.
Pond Conservation staff
Dr Pascale Nicolet, Senior Freshwater Ecologist
Pascale is a Senior Freshwater Ecologist with extensive experience of wetland plant and macroinvertebrate surveys, ecological assessments and monitoring. She currently coordinates the European Pond Conservation Network.
Rebecca Good, North Wales Pond Officer, Ponds for People
Rebecca joined the team in 2007 to deliver pond creation and restoration projects across North Wales in partnership with community groups and other organisations. Rebecca has a background in ecology, conservation and land management and experience in community engagement and environmental
education.
Becca Cleaver, Million Ponds Project Northern Officer
Becca currently works on the Million Ponds Project helping people create ponds in Northwest England, Northeast England and Yorkshire & Humber. Becca has worked in freshwater and amphibian conservation, especially great crested newts, for nine years, with a particular focus on delivering biodiversity targets and helping volunteers contribute to biological recording and conservation.
Mike Athanson, National Pond Monitoring Network Data Officer
Mike is developing the National Pond Monitoring Network Database which is a fantastic record of where ponds are and also how good they are for wildlife.
Helen Keeble, Pond Habitat Action Plan Coordinator
Helen is coordinating the Pond HAP work, including working with local and regional biodiversity partnerships to encourage implementation of the Pond HAP, carry out Important Areas for Ponds analyses in Northern Ireland and England, co-ordinating the development of the National Pond Monitoring Network and maintaining a watching brief on relevant developments in biodiversity and water policy.
Dawn Isaac, Million Ponds project Southern Officer
Dawn is working on the Million Ponds project for one year.
Charlotte Johnston, Fundraising Manager
Charlotte leads the fundraising for the organisation, helping to raise funds to carry on our conservation, community, survey and research projects.
Ruth Welters, Communications Manager
Ruth is responsible for outreach, media and the website. Ruth has experience in public engagement with science and before that, carried out ecology research.
Jo Whittle
As the Office Manager, Jo supports all staff, keeping them organised, providing admin support and HR advice.
Contract staff
Rod d'Ayala
Rod carries out specific work for Pond Conservation, such as responding to public enquiries, pond surveys and advising local authorities and others on pond issues, for example planning related issues. Rod also does a wide variety of ecological consultancy work for individuals and organisations, including surveys, management advice, small-scale practical management and pond creation.
