Our Board of Trustees

As a Sheffield resident of 15 years, Dr Laird has a keen sense of nature around her. This has been enriched through conservation activities with Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust.

Tom Hocking, a Sheffield resident, works in specialist climate and environmental communications across Yorkshire and the Humber.

Having held board roles in commercial businesses for many years, Antony brings a wealth of strategic leadership, commercial, and management expertise.

Johnny Janiszewski is a Sheffield resident who has worked in the environmental sector for 15 years. Now a Change Management specialist helping organisations deliver ambitious programmes.

Rachel King is a lifelong Sheffield resident with strategic marketing and communications experience across local government and higher education. She is keen to support the Trust on expanding its reach and engaging with diverse audiences

Andy is currently Finance and Resources Director at Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice. He strongly believes in giving something back and using his professional experience to support organisations that make a difference.

Having recognised a need to be more actively engaged in protecting and restoring nature and engaging others to champion for it, Liz aims to make the most of being a trustee to support meaningful, impactful action for nature.

Extremely passionate about the recovery of nature in this country, Charlotte brings skills and experience from her work in ecology and wildlife conservtion.

Catherine has been looking for a role with local impact, and relishes the opportunity to be part of the Trustee team.

Bringing a weath of experience in the charity sector, Mohammed is keen promote access to nature for everyone, regardlless of background or social class.

Having been interested in wildlife and enjoying walking locally for many years, Mary joined Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust in 2020 and has since been impressed by the knowledge and dedication of the staff and volunteers she has met.

Oscar has lived and worked in Sheffield for 10 years as both a science teacher and now a conservation researcher at the University of Sheffield. His research focuses predominantly on the global biodiversity crisis.

One of Sarah’s favourite things about living in the area is the special open spaces and nature we have access to. But she is also aware that not everyone has the same opportunities to enjoy these spaces.