Dashboard – Human Geography Zone

About Me:

I live in London. I love being outside. I’ve just come back from a trip to NZ (it’s where my partner is from). It was amazing.
My pronouns are:

she/her
My Work:

I work at the Royal Geographical Society. Before that I taught Geography in a university in the USA.

I work with geographers across a huge range of sectors and at different careers stages – students, academics, early and more senior professionals – working on the environment, risk, inequality, finance, international developing, mapping and much more.

So I get to hear a lot about what employers want and how people make career choices – going to university or not.
My Typical Day:

My job is great because it is really varied – there’s no typical day. I usually start about 830 and work through until about 5. I might be in meetings, responding to emails, writing reports, giving presentations. I spend lots of time talking to people, making connections. I work with students, with academics and with professionals.
What I'd do with the prize money:

I’d add it to the fund we have at the Society to support summer interns. Internships are a great way to learn more about a field and get direct experience. They really help develop skills and give insights into what you find rewarding (and what you don’t want to do).

Candidate CV questions (extra)

Education:

Finham Park Comprehensive School, Coventry – I did O’levels and A’levels there (Geography, Chemistry, Biology)

University of Cambridge, BA Geography

University of British Columbia (Canada), MSc and PhD Geography

Indiana University, USA – Taught and researched geography …

Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) – Head of Research, Higher Education, Professional

My Interview
- What did you want to be after you left school?
  
  Honestly, I didn't know. I did know that I really enjoyed geography.
  
  Were you ever in trouble at school?
  
  Generally not ... :)
  
  If you weren't doing this job, what would you choose instead?
  
  Interesting question. There are jobs today that didn't exist when I finished school which would be great - particularly around climate change, sustainability and green futures.
  
  Who is your favourite singer or band?
  
  Katie Lang
  
  What's your favourite food?
  
  Toast (honestly!)
  
  If you had 3 wishes for yourself what would they be? - be honest!
  
  Be taller, be younger, be more outgoing ...