Marie joined the Yorkshire Dales Rivers Trust in 2017 as a Project Officer, becoming Operations Director in 2020 and CEO in 2022. She leads the strategic direction of the Trust, enabling her team to deliver practical, high-impact environmental solutions aligned with YDRT’s mission. With over a decade of experience in the environmental charity sector, including three years at board level, Marie focuses on building organisational resilience and partnerships that deliver lasting benefits for nature and communities.
Marie’s career began at the Lincolnshire Rivers Trust, where she coordinated the River Witham Catchment under DEFRA’s Catchment Based Approach. She led projects in river habitat restoration, invasive species management, citizen science, and environmental education, working closely with stakeholders such as the Environment Agency, Anglian Water, and local authorities.
Marie holds a PhD in Freshwater Fisheries Science from Hull University, where her research explored the impact of flow management and habitat rehabilitation on fish communities in Yorkshire. She has contributed to national guidance on Natural Flood Management (NFM) and co-authored sector publications, applying academic insight to improve delivery on the ground.
Marie enjoys spending time with her family, caring for her chickens and renovating their home in her spare time.
