Citizenship
People and Planet
My own lived experience of citizenship through the practice of engaging with the systems that shape our lives - technology, community, work, health, and environment.
If any of these spark your interest, explore the links below or reach out to me via the Contact page.
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IEEE Planet Positive 2030 - Founding Contributor and Committee Initiator - AI and Data Centres
Supported by the IEEE Standards Association (IEEE SA), the initiative brings together a global diverse, open community of experts to chart a path for all people to achieve a flourishing future for 2030 and beyond.
The committee will focus on the material, ecological, and social impacts of hyperscale AI data centres - from energy and water extraction, to pollution and land appropriation, and the deeper systemic ways in which data centre location reshapes regional communities, ecosystems, and more than human worlds.
Our aim is to move beyond net zero narratives, toward planet positive, regenerative approaches to technology infrastructure, grounded in more than human perspectives, ecosystem flourishing, and plural knowledge systems, including Indigenous ways of knowing.
Northumbria Blood Bikes - Motorcycle Rider
Moving blood, plasma, samples, equipment, notes, milk and pharmaceuticals between health related locations such as hospitals, GP surgeries, the blood service and care homes throughout in the Northumbria region.
This is an out of hours service operating every day of the year, through the night between 7pm and 7am and every Saturday and Sunday (all day and all night).
The organisation is fully volunteer driven and funded solely by charitable donations. See here.
Northumbria Blood Bikes - Newsletter Editor
I produce the quarterly newsletter which is provided for volunteers and the public at large to update on fundraising activities and notable events in the region, volunteer updates, topical news items etc. If you'd like to see any specific topics covered feel free to reach out.
Winter 2026 Issue
Autumn 2025 Issue
Summer 2025 Issue
Career Mentor
As an IET Career Mentor I guide and encourage the professional development of other IET members. Mentorship involves a two person partnership with the intention of developing, improving, and reaching personal and professional goals.
Professional Development Mentor
Guiding and supporting candidates through professional development and professional registration (Engineering Council - EngTech, ICTTech, IEng or CEng)
Mental Health Motorbike - Northumberland and Tyne and Wear Regional Coordinator
I served the Northumberland and Tyne and Wear region for the Mental Health Motorbike national charity.
The charity promulgates mental health awareness through campaigns and events, building community among motorcyclists, and providing mental health first aid and signposting through a regional volunteer network.
My role involved recruiting volunteers, leading the local team, coordinating with the national organisation and leadership, building partnerships with local motorcycle dealers and venues such as cafes to host events. I stepped down once the region was up and running due to time constraints and a desire to channel my energy into other initiatives.