Meet the Team
ZCH Trustees
Jemima Parker
Chair
I am passionate about seeing transition to a fossil fuel free world at a local level. My day job involves working for the Church of England Diocese of Leeds as their Environment Officer, leading on their net zero carbon by 2030 action plan. I love the local Yorkshire countryside and am a keen mountain-biker and orienteer.
Tim Larner
Vice Chair,
Planning & Advocacy
I am a retired local government officer, having specialised in transport policy and strategy development. Following a personal interest in the development of a low-energy housing project, I now live in one of only a handful of certified Passivhaus homes in Yorkshire.
Chris Arnott
Secretary
I am a qualified Estates Surveyor and Programme Manager and Director of Yorkshire-based FM Management Solutions.
As a grandmother of five gorgeous children all under 8 years old, I am very passionate about taking urgent and positive action to help deliver a sustainable environment for future generations.
Sue Campagna
Treasurer
With an MSc in Charity Accounting I have over 30 years’ experience in the not for profit and charity sector and am a member of several sector bodies.
I have a long-term interest in sustainable living, and when I am not with my 4 grandchildren, I enjoy tending to my allotment, walking, pilates and yoga.
Danny Wild
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Climate & Education
Ian Fraser
Natural Climate Solutions Lead
Louise McManus
Buildings Lead
I have been involved in further education for 19 years, with 4 years spent at Harrogate College as Principal. I care deeply about giving people life changing opportunities through education. Being a trustee of ZCH gives me an opportunity to extend my involvement in our community, to help support people as part of a sustainable society.
Originally from Canada and with a background in joinery and conservation, I relocated to the UK to pursue a career in heritage conservation. I firmly believe that a pathway to net zero must include nature recovery, resilient ecosystems and circular economy principles. My views are shaped by social philosopher, Roman Kznaric's 'The Good Ancestor'.
With a background in consulting and project management, I hope to use my skills to support the work being done by ZCH to reduce carbon emissions. My old farmhouse is currently undergoing a full retrofit and I manage my smallholding on the edge of the Dales for conservation.
Dean Gregory
Trustee
Dean is an experienced company director and entrepreneur, with a background in software, computer games and renewable energy. In 2009 he won the Global Green Challenge competition in Amsterdam with his company's innovative wind turbine, the RidgeBlade. In his little spare time he enjoys long walks with his dog, and tinkering with old British motorbikes.
ZCH Staff and Volunteers
Sunita Soundur
Climate Action Coordinator, ZCH
For the last three years, I've worked for a UK-wide climate action charity educating people about the climate impacts of aviation and campaigning about green travel and transport. I'm thrilled to bring my strong background in communications and events to my role with ZCH and work on a wider range of community-focussed projects to inspire climate action in my hometown, Harrogate.
Fergus Clawson
IT & Website Support
Fergus was the founder of SEO company Blueclaw, which he exited following its acquisition in September 2021. Over the course of his career, Fergus has worked with companies, ranging from ambitious SMEs to FTSE 100 PLCs, across a range of industries and now brings a wealth of experience and an in-depth understanding of Internet marketing, IT operations and senior team leadership skills to ZCH.
Nick Anderson
Energy Lead
I am a retired scientist with a longstanding interest in climate change and energy.
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John Rowe
Sustainable Transport
I am a retired programme manager. I enjoy mountain biking and touring cycling and in my spare time run a local bike recycling charity called Resurrection Bikes.
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Ian Booth
Sustainable Transport
I work part time for Resurrected Bites, a Community Interest Company which intercepts food waste, running Community Groceries and Pay as You Feel Cafés. I am a keen cyclist, abandoning car ownership three years ago. I am particularly exercised about the need for much greater support for active travel and public transport, from both central and local government.