Sustainable Careers Alumni Panel
In April 2025, the University hosted a virtual panel showcasing alumni careers in sustainability, highlighting how following personal values can lead to impactful and fulfilling work.
The panel featured Salvatore Coppolla-Finegan (MA Hons 2008), Charlie Davis (MA Hons 2017), Rachael Everard (MA Hons 2012), and Arabella Willing (BSc 2009), whose diverse paths ranged from corporate sustainability leadership and marine conservation to policy research and regenerative land management.
- Rachael Everard, Director of Sustainability at the Rail Safety and Standards Board, demonstrated how sustainability roles can transform corporate practices, emphasizing climate strategy and industry-wide environmental goals.
- Arabella Willing highlighted international citizen science and conservation outreach, building community engagement and education in marine ecosystems.
- Salvatore Coppolla-Finegan illustrated the value of interdisciplinary education in informing sustainability policy and co-founding EcoCitizen, a data-driven environmental non-profit.
- Charlie Davis shared her experience in regenerative land management and peatland restoration, emphasizing practical, community-based approaches to climate resilience.
Across all stories, the panel underscored the importance of taking risks, pursuing passions, and connecting with like-minded communities. It demonstrated the wide spectrum of sustainability careers available and reinforced the University’s commitment to equipping students with the skills, networks, and experiences to create meaningful environmental and social impact.