Who am I?

My name is Jude, I'm a 21-year-old from Sheffield.
I currently study Economics and Politics at the University of Bristol, graduating in 2027. Currently, I am on a placement year at the NOVA School of Business and Economics studying Environmental Economics, European Law, and Portuguese.
Despite being a full time student, for years I have been volunteering and working in the third sector, aiming to improve environmental education, youth empowerment, and the accessibility of transport.
Additionally, I freelance in political communications and supporting campaigns in building their digital presence. After my degree, I hope work in policy to further climate action, and reduce inequality in the UK and beyond.

What do I care about?

Living in Sheffield, I became passionate about youth action and how young people can have a meaningful impact on where they live. I have worked for, or helped to establish, multiple campaigns and charities over the past 8 years.
I was a founding member and Campaign Coordinator of Teach the Future (teachthefuture.uk), a campaign dedicated to implementing comprehensive climate education into the UK curriculum. I was also a Coordinator for Climate Live (climatelive.org), a fantastic charity using music to raise awareness about climate action across the UK. Through my work with the Regional Youth Climate Assembly, I have shaped climate and transport policy across Yorkshire and the Humber.

What am I decent at?

Public Speaking

» Spoken in the House of Commons on Climate Action and equity
» Youngest ever UN event organiser after hosting event on impact of climate change on young people at COP26 in Glasgow
» Speaker at 10+ events including People's Powerhouse, Yorkshire Sustainability Week, LCOY and more

Policy Change

» Co-created the Zoom Beyond Travel Pass in South Yorkshire, ensuring low fares for those up to 21 on public transport
» Secured £1bn for net-zero retrofitting of public buildings in the UK Budget + ensured support for climate education from all UK political parties in my role as Campaign Coordinator for Teach the Future

Economics for Good

» Published in several leading academic journals on climate economics and education, such as environmentalSCIENTIST
» Interning in Summer 2026 at the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) of the Bank of England
» Collaborated on reports about inequality and youth opportunity with IPPR North, University of Hull and University of Leeds