Meet Our Team
Wild would not be the magazine it is today without our amazing team of passionate student volunteers, who have put in so much love and effort into managing, editing, writing, and promoting all the Wild content you see on our website and social media platforms.
- Senior Management Team -
Managing Editor
Madelaine Stannard
(she/her)
A graduate in Bsc Zoology from the University of Sheffield, Madelaine now studies Msc Science Communication. A keen writer and photographer, she joined Wild in 2022 and moved through a series of roles before settling as Managing Editor. Madelaine is passionate about leading the team and sharing Wild’s ethos with new members.
Deputy Managing Editor
Issy Copps
(they/she)
Issy is an undergraduate Conservation Biology and Ecology student, studying at the University of Exeter, based on their Penryn Campus in Cornwall. Enthusiastic about the natural world, particularly plants and fungi, she is constantly outside and exploring. With a love of reading and research, Issy can always give a great selection of book recommendations! Enjoying reading and spreading awareness of important matters, Issy works hard on topics meaningful to them and their writers.
Deputy Managing Editor
Trace Laskey
(he/him)
Trace has recently completed a BSc in Environmental Science at the University of York and is continuing education at the University of Edinburgh with a MSc in Marine Systems and Policies. He is looking forward to pursuing his passion for marine science and conservation as well as helping others learn how they can help protect the environment.
- Section Editors -
Lifestyle Editor
Charlie Walton
(she/her)
Charlies is a fourth year MBiolSci Zoology student at the University of Sheffield, with interests in conservation and animal behavior. She enjoys volunteering in her local nature reserve and engaging in education initiatives and youth groups that connect the younger generation to wildlife. Being involved with Wild, she hopes to grow this passion for making science and sustainability for everyone!
Wildlife & Environment Editor
Alex Powell
(he/him)
Alex is a fourth year MSci Ecology & Conservation Biology student at the University of Sheffield, with particular interests in palaeobiology and climate change science. Alongside his studies, Alex volunteers with the RSPB and is a keen boulderer. Alex began writing for WILD in 2023 and is extremely passionate about making science interesting and accessible for everyone.
Food & Drink Editor
Freya Coombes
(she/her)
Freya is a fourth year Politics and International Relations student at the University of Sheffield. She has a strong passion for food sustainability, with previous experience in helping to prevent food waste. Having just completed a year abroad in Sweden, she is looking forward to continuing exploring sustainability within the Food and Drink sector at Wild.
News & Politics Editor
Dearbhlá McMenamin
(she/her)
Dearbhlá is a final-year BSc Environmental Science student at the University of York. Following her year in industry with the EHS team for a data storage company, she looks forward to applying her new skills to explore corporate sustainability. Her experiences have also deepened her interest in how sustainability intersects with news and politics, and she is eager to share these insights with fellow students and collaborate on the broader discourse.
- Social Team -
Social Media Manager
Aisha Fatima
(she/her)
Meticulous, dexterous, and self-motivated, Aisha is an undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Social Anthropology from SOAS, University of London. With a passion for design and a strong background in social media marketing, she is eager to contribute towards Wild. Being interested in art, writing and photography has kept her engaged in the creative sphere.
Online Editor
Ria Tomar
(she/her)
In her 2nd year studying for a MSci in Environmental Science at the University of Nottingham, Ria has an interest in all things environmental, including conservation, science and politics. From the magazine she hopes that it will continue to raise awareness on important topics whilst engaging readers. As a new member of the team, she is excited to be working with talented and dedicated writers.
- Senior Contributors -
Senior Contributing Writer
Chloe Moriarty
(she/her)
Chloe is a BA/BSc Geography student at the University of Exeter with a keen interest in historic extinctions, science communications, and environmental law. She began writing for Wild in 2024 and is excited to engage more people with science and sustainability.
Senior Contributing Writer
Alex Powell
(he/him)
Alex is a fourth year MSci Ecology & Conservation Biology student at the University of Sheffield, with particular interests in palaeobiology and climate change science. Alongside his studies, Alex volunteers with the RSPB and is a keen boulderer. Alex began writing for WILD in 2023 and is extremely passionate about making science interesting and accessible for everyone.
Senior Contributing Writer
Cerys Deakin
(she/her)
Cerys is a MSci Zoology student at the University of Exeter and an intern at The Civet Project Foundation. Cerys has a keen interest in conservation of all species and hopes to be involved in this in the future. Cerys started writing for WILD in 2023 and is excited to continue to write about various species across the globe!
Senior Contributing Writer
Grace Clift
(she/her)
Grace is a BA English and Related Literature student at the University of York and is particularly interested in the politics behind climate change, and the ways in which governmental climate action can be encouraged. Grace started writing for WILD in 2024 and looks forward to exploring all the opportunities surrounding climate action!
Senior Contributing Writer
Amy Hall
(she/her)
Amy is a MSc Wildlife biology and conservation student. She loves getting outside, enjoying the natural world and exploring what it has to offer. With a dream to inspire others to love wildlife and much as she does, she started writing for WILD in 2023 and works on gaining as much science communications experience as she can in her free time.
Senior Contributing Writer
Daisy Culleton
(she/her)
Daisy graduated from the University of Nottingham in 2023 with a degree in BA American Studies and History. She has a keen interest in sustainable fashion and Native American environmentalism. Alongside writing for WILD, she also publishes VNTG, a substack newsletter dedicated to sustainable fashion.