Senior Management Team
Kathy Wormald, Chief Executive Officer
Kathy joined Froglife in 2007, after nearly 20 years in the NGO sector. She has a background in accountancy and management and her broad range of experience includes poverty relief, human rights, environment and conservation; Kathy has been a trustee for the Pesticides Action Network Europe, the Women’s Environment Network and the Bhopal Medical Appeal.
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kathy.wormald@froglife.org
01733 602102
Jenny Tse-Leon, Conservation, Evaluation & Research Manager
Jenny joined Froglife in 2014 and worked as our Head of Learning and Communications until taking up her new role as Conservation, Evaluation and Research Manager in April 2021. She is now responsible for our reserves, citizen science projects (such as Discovering Reptiles, Toads on Roads, Garden Wildlife Health and our Dragon Finder App), the work we do to evaluate the impact of our projects and our research. Her expertise is in engaging people, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds, with nature conservation and she holds an honorary lectureship at The University of Brighton.
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She feels that engaging people from all walks of life, especially those that wouldn’t normally take part, is critical for conservation in the long-term.
Sheila Gundry, Operations Manager
Sheila joined Froglife in September 2017 as Development Manager for Education, Learning and Communications and in 2021 took over as Operations Manager. Reporting to the CEO she oversees Froglife’s projects and manages the majority of the staff across the organisation. Sheila is a specialist in environmental education – she loves finding creative ways of teaching and learning about the environment. She has extensive experience of managing major projects and developing new ones. She is a qualified secondary school teacher and is particularly interested in active, hands on learning techniques. Outside work she is often to be found exploring wild places and having adventures in the natural world.
Peterborough Team
Ross Edgar, Conservation Officer
Ross joined Froglife back in November 2014 to work with young people on the FACT project. In 2017 he took over the role of Conservation Officer to manage Hampton Nature Reserve. After having his children Ross decided to make a career change and spent 3 years studying Conservation Management at Writtle College, Essex on their foundation degree course.
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ross.edgar@froglife.org
01733 602102
Briony Nesbitt, Green Pathways Learning Officer
Briony graduated in 2019 with an MSc in Fresh Water and Marine Ecology from Queen Mary University of London. While studying in London, she worked and volunteered with multiple educational charities. She is excited to combine her enthusiasm for conservation and education in delivering Peterborough’s Green Pathways Project. She loves all things aquatic and enjoys exploring nature in a pair of muddy wellies!
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Chantel Carr, Green Pathways Sessional Worker
Chantel joined Froglife in 2020 and is a Sessional Worker for the Green Pathway’s Project in Peterborough. Chantel has a PDip in Ecology and Conservation and has previously worked for the RSPB. She is very keen to help inspire the younger generation to get outdoors and enjoy nature!
Ben Harris, Discovering Reptiles Project Officer
Ben joined Froglife in 2020 as the Project Officer for Discovering Reptiles. He has previously worked for a number of wildlife charities and environmental NGOs, and brings a wealth of experience in practical habitat management and volunteer management to the role. More recently he has completed an MSc in Biodiversity Conservation and worked as an Assistant Ecologist.
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Scotland Team
James Stead, Come Forth for Wildlife Project Manager
James joined Froglife mid-way through the Living Water project in July 2012, but was just in time to start working on Phase 2 of the project. He also worked as the Project Officer for the Scottish Dragon Finder project based in Stirling, but is now the Come Forth for Wildlife Project Manager. James originally studied at the Newton Rigg campus and graduated with a BSc Honours degree in Animal Conservation Science.
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james.stead@froglife.org
07972 593603
Rosie Walker, Come Forth for Wildlife Assistant
Rosie joined the Froglife team in March 2020 as the Project Assistant for the Come Forth For Wildlife project in the Forth Valley area. She is very excited to work with community groups and volunteers across the Forth Valley, getting them excited about frogs, amphibians and nature conservation! Rosie studied Zoology and Conservation, graduating with a BSc Honours from Bangor University.
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Mirran Trimble, Come Forth for Wildlife Trainee
Mirran joined Froglife in November 2020 as the Trainee on the Come Forth for Wildlife project. Mirran is particularly excited to help people connect with nature and improve biodiversity by creating wildlife-friendly gardens. After graduating with a BSc Honours degree in Zoology from the University of Exeter, Mirran spent 8 months in Costa Rica protecting endangered macaws and getting the local community involved in conservation. Now she is excited to protect our native reptiles and amphibians and share her enthusiasm for these charismatic animals. Mirran’s favourite reptile is the Slow Worm, a very quirky yet under-appreciated reptile in the UK!
Louise Smith, Learning Officer
Louise joined the Froglife team in January 2017 as the Learning Officer working on the Green Pathways project based in the Glasgow Office. Louise is also the Learning Officer for the Green Pathways for Life Project. After graduating in 2015 with an MSc in Applied Marine and Fisheries Ecology she had been volunteering with several different conservation charities near Glasgow to increase her land-based conservation experience.
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louise.smith@froglife.org
0141 339 0737
London Team
Emily Millhouse, London T.O.A.D Project Manager
Emily joined Froglife in March 2016 as a Project Officer for The London Dragon Finder Project. She has now taken on the role of London Tails of Amphibian Discovery (T.O.A.D) Project Manager. Emily gained a Biology BSc at the University of Sussex, and spent the rest of her time in rock pools with the Sussex Wildlife Trust as a ShoreSearch Volunteer. After she moved to London, she swapped rockpools for lakes & ponds becoming a volunteer officer for The Conservation Volunteers, helping to manage a 4-acre wetland site and gaining a passion for urban wildlife conservation. The smooth newt is her favourite amphibian, but who doesn’t love their little smiley faces and spotty bellies!
emily.millhouse@froglife.org
07837 748373
Emily Robinson, London T.O.A.D Project Officer
Emily has a background in Psychology and Animal Behaviour, which she puts to use in the field of conservation social science. Her interests are to maximise public engagement with environmental and wildlife campaigns through an understanding of culture and socioeconomic influences.
emily.robinson@froglife.org
07960 048 672
Vicky Peet, Leaping Forward for Dementia Project Officer
Vicky joined Froglife in late 2020 to launch our City Bridge Trust funded project Leaping Forward for Dementia-London.
Previously a Senior Project Officer with TCV, The Conservation Volunteers delivering a Heritage Lottery Funded community education programme in Lloyd Park, E17 she engaged thousands of learners each year in spotting and understanding wildlife in their local area. She says “It was an absolute privilege introducing the community to their first newts, aquatic larvae or pieces of beautiful lichen…..there’s so much life in urban areas that people pass without noticing.”
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She’s benefitted from lots of work based training most recently completing a series of Dementia Adventure Workshops which she found incredibly inspiring, and ultimately career defining.
Vicky says “It seems rather apt that it was Froglife Dragon Finder GCN training back in 2013 that really led my career in conservation. Now I get to combine the two of the most impactful training programmes I have attended to grow a really beneficial, and relevant programme empowering People Living with Dementia, and their support, network in accessing the outdoors.”.
Somerset Team
Zak Mather-Gratton, Project Officer
Zak joined Froglife in January 2020 as Project Officer on the Somerset Green Pathways for Life project. He has a BSc in Ecological Science from Edinburgh University, and an MSc in Sustainable Forest and Nature Management from Copenhagen University.
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Sussex Team
Jenny Hooper, Discovering Dewponds Project Manager
Jenny joined Froglife in September 2021 as the Project Manager for Discovering Dewponds. After graduating with a BSc in Biology and MSc in Environmental Management she has worked for an events company and Surrey Wildlife Trust. Alongside this she has volunteered for various conservation and climate change groups and is a keen open water swimmer.
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Yorkshire Team
Darren Starkey, Yorkshire T.O.A.D. Project Manager
Darren joined Froglife in February 2021 to manage the Yorkshire Tails Of Amphibian Discovery Project. He previously worked for the RSPB managing two large nature reserves in Yorkshire and before the that he worked for the Environment Agency in several conservation and project management roles. Darren is a graduate of York St John’s University where he gained a BSc Honours in Environmental Science.
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Megan Johnson, Yorkshire T.O.A.D Trainee
Megan joined Froglife in March 2021 as Trainee for the Yorkshire T.O.A.D Project. She has previously volunteered with several Wildlife Trust’s to gain experience in practical habitat management and public engagement. Megan is enthusiastic to inspire young people with nature conservation and enjoys looking for rare species during ecological surveys. Outside of Froglife Megan enjoys bat surveying and discovering wildlife found off the beaten track including Golden Eagles in the Scottish Highlands and Whale Sharks in Mozambique!
Finance and Office Team
Marie Homewood, Finance & Admin Officer
Marie started her working career in the pub trade until she had her children and decided to hang up the party shoes. Not knowing what she really wanted to do she went into the travel industry where she worked within Finance Departments and Aviation Admin. On being made redundant Marie started to study towards her AAT qualification completing Level 3, which lead to getting a role for 4 years in a Data & electrical company where she put into practice her studies and gained great experience. Marie then joined Froglife in October 2014 due to previous employer relocation and the chance to expand her accounting knowledge.
marie.homewood@froglife.org
01733 602102
Anne Davies, Consultant Finance Manager
Anne joined Froglife in 2014 assisting with in the finance department. Later in the year, due to staff changes, she took over the Finance Manager role. Anne has over 20 years experience in the field of accountancy, having worked in industry, professional and charity sectors. She now runs an accounts consultancy business offering assistance to all types of businesses. Anne loves the outdoor life- from trekking in China, horse riding locally and walking her 2 cocker spaniels but to name a few of the activities she participates in. If it’s happening in the fresh air, she’ll try and be there!
anne.davies@froglife.org
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Ashlea Mawby, Communications Officer/ Toads on Roads Coordinator
Ash was first involved with Froglife back in 2011 as a participant in the Wildlife Ambassadors project and had been an enthusiastic volunteer thereafter, being awarded various accolades for her commitment. She joined the Froglife staff team in June 2016 as the Conservation Youth Worker Trainee for the Green Pathways project in Peterborough.
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ashlea.mawby@froglife.org
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Froglife Ecological Services
Kathy Wormald, Director
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kathy.wormald@froglife.org
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James McAdie, Operations Manager
James joined Froglife in 2010 to take over the FACT project (formerly Peterborough Environment Enrichment Project) and since moved on to become the River Nene Dragon Finder Project Manager (until the projects’ end in May 2019) and Head of Projects. He now serves as the Froglife Ecological Services’ (FES) Operations Manager.
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james.mcadie@froglife.org
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Researchers
Michael Hartup, Intern
Michael joined Froglife in 2013 through an internship funded by the Peoples Trust for Endangered Species to investigate small wildlife road tunnels using automated camera systems. Michael has a background in broadcast engineering, and worked for BBC Outside Broadcasts for over ten years. He guaranteed television facilities for some of Europe’s largest live events for Sky, ITV, ESPN and the BBC before moving to special camera projects.
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John Howieson, PhD Student
John is a PhD student at the University of the West of Scotland, who has partially been funded by Froglife since 2020. John’s project seeks to identify the evolutionary and ecological mechanisms behind salt resilience in UK Amphibian species and to better understand the impacts of salt pollution and sea level rise on amphibians. John has previously worked in conservation at the Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh, and is particularly interested in evolution and using genetic data to understand species ecology.
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