Ben is a teacher and climate change educator. After studying History (Edinburgh) and then Middle Eastern Studies (Harvard), he did a PGCE at Cambridge University to become a history teacher. He taught in London schools for two years before setting up Climate Ed, a charity delivering specialist climate education to children. He is a trained facilitator with Carbon Conversations, a carbon reduction scheme. He is also a board director of the Surefoot Effect Community Interest Company and a Community Champion with Sustainable Merton.

Juliet is a retired consultant anaesthetist and palliative care doctor. She joined Transition Town Wimbledon in 2009 and became chairman in 2011. This organisation merged with Sustainable Merton in 2013.She campaigns on the links between climate change and health. She coordinates the Wimbledon Churches green group which promotes the Christian responsibility for sustainability.

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Gillian is a retired doctor who worked part time while bringing up her twin sons. She started a club for mothers of twins and is author of a self-help book All About Twins. She did voluntary work for Home Start Merton, Sustrans Cycling Campaign and the Medical Campaign Against Nuclear Weapons. She has a BA degree in Fine Art and is on the steering group of the Phipps Bridge Community Garden Project.

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Kuziva was born in Paris and grew up in France, South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Austria before coming to London for further education. She completed a BSc degree in Psychology from Goldsmiths University before moving on to the University of Westminster to study Marketing Communications at a MA level. She has a background in fundraising for many charitable organisations including but not limited to Marie Curie, Refugee Council and International Rescue Committee. Kuziva currently works at Mind managing client accounts and assisting many organisations in better supporting the mental health of their staff. She initially found out about Sustainable Merton through becoming a Community Champion, and volunteering with the Community Fridge which she still does to this day.

Su was born in S. Korea but grew up in Southern California in the US and has been living in SW London for over 13 years and Merton for 8 years. Su has over 30 years of broad experience in HR, Technology and Sales across different sectors and countries. She has worked with 8 start-up/SME companies in the UK, including impact companies in technology, property and professional services. Su is committed to sustainability, especially with recent ongoing experience of working with organisations that aim to make a real difference to the world we live in today and now with Sustainable Merton. She also volunteers at Merton’s Community Fridge and is a Sustainable Merton Waste Warrior picking up litter in and around Wimbledon.

Ruth took voluntary redundancy from university administration in 2005.  She is on the steering group of the Phipps Bridge Community Garden Project. She has recently completed an MSc in Environmental Management at Birkbeck College.

Ruth plays the viola in the Wandsworth Symphony Orchestra.

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Anna is an HR and Payroll professional with BA in English and MA in Law & Management. Originally from Lithuania, Anna moved to London 14 years ago, 6 of which she has been living in Morden with her family.  Having recently joined the wonderful team of Community Champions at Sustainable Merton, Anna is honoured to have been elected a Trustee of Sustainable Merton, and is hoping to be able to contribute to the charity’s wonderful work by providing insights into employment legislation, payroll & benefits related matters, and continuing her volunteering journey with the charity locally in Merton – every little effort helps to make a difference!

Alan has a background in construction materials research and environmental management of major road and rail projects, with a particular interest in sustainability. He has lived in Wimbledon for nearly 40 years, and became involved in local issues through membership of local residents’ associations, the Wimbledon Society and the Green Coffee network, using his professional experience in assessing the impacts of local planning developments. He has also participated in launching the Wimbledon Town Neighbourhood Forum, believing strongly in the need for individuals to help shape the future of their immediate localities.

Alysha is a qualified accountant with over 20 years experience.  She is currently working as a Portfolio CFO, working with many small businesses as well as training future Finance Directors.  
She has been campaigning for the environment, saving forests & reducing waste for decades.  Alysha moved to Merton 5 years ago with her family.  She enjoys cycling locally, yoga and cooking.

Anca is proud to be a trustee of this wonderful charity, having been a committed Community Champion for over two years. As part of the Sustainable Merton Energy Team, Anca was one of the authors of the ‘Energy Saving Handbook’.

Anca brings her expertise from her work in the UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose (IIPP) and her academic studies. She is particularly interested in the strategic direction and governance of Sustainable Merton.