Connie has worked in the energy industry for over 7 years in a range of roles, as an energy analyst to smart metering, running energy tenders to now working in her dream career supporting the community energy sector as the Community Renewables Manager at Younity. She is a passionate climate activist and has led the organisation since it started in late 2021.

​Tim has long been a supporter and advocate of the Community Energy model and has been involved in Croydon Community Energy almost since its inception. He has also been a climate activist and advisor to Croydon Council when they ran a Citizen’s Assembly on the Climate Crisis. His career has been in Software Engineering which has given him experience of project governance and conflict resolution. More recently he has been the Volunteer Manager for CCE.

Will is a passionate supporter of the cooperative model, having lived in housing coops around the UK. He currently works for a think-tank that promotes Paris-aligned renewable energy investments. He's looking for ways to finance projects to convert operating coal plants to renewables.

Chris is a retrofit expert with experience managing volunteers and leading campaigns. He currently works for a climate NGO providing expert policy advice and campaigning for lower energy bills. He previously spent 6 years in the civil service in various energy roles. He is passionate about social justice, and ensuring climate action is delivered in a just way which benefits those most in need. 

Sam is a New Zealand-qualified senior energy lawyer working in-house in London, with additional interests in financial modelling and commercial negotiations. He has worked as a lawyer for Ofgem, and is currently a senior lawyer at a key delivery partner in the UK's delivery of Net Zero through the CfD scheme).

Risham is a digital storyteller, social media expert, and communication and advocacy strategist, originally from Pakistan but currently based in London. Her expertise lies in creative and innovative 360-degree communication strategies that make use of a combination of new and traditional media spaces. Recently she created a 5 part podcast that addresses the issues of climate crises with UNESCO.

Murray has worked in the energy industry for the past ten years. Roles have included tackling energy efficiency on the Green Deal scheme, protecting vulnerable consumers designing the Price Cap for Ofgem and supporting renewable energy as a policy and commercial development manager for the Contracts for Difference scheme.

Rachel is an early-career professional, having most recently worked with Electrify Britain, where she co-led a nationwide tour to promote electrification and engage stakeholders across households, businesses, and community energy organisations. With a degree in Economics and Environmental Studies from the University of Edinburgh, Rachel is passionate about accelerating the energy transition through inclusive community engagement, accessible communication, and evidence-based policy.