SEWBREC - Key Persons
Adam has worked in Local Environmental Records Centres (LERCs) since the early 1990s. After starting his career at Somerset Environmental Records Centre, Adam spent five years working on the 'Hampshire Biological Record' before becoming Manager of Wales's first LERC, the Biodiversity Information Service for Powys and Brecon Beacons National Park, in 2000. Adam joined SEWBReC as its first Manager in Summer 2004. He is a Director (and former Chair) of ALERC, a former Trustee of NBN and former Vice Chair of NFBR.
Job Titles:
- Senior Biodiversity Information Officer
Amy started volunteering at SEWBReC in May 2013 after completing BSc Ecology and MRes Bioscience at Cardiff University. In January 2014, Amy became a paid SEWBReC employee as a Project Assistant, and moved through various roles to reach her current position in autumn 2021.
Job Titles:
- Senior IT and Biological Records Officer
David is SEWBReC's longest serving staff member having occupied the post of SEWBReC Development Officer (responsible for producing the SEWBReC Development Plan) between late 2002 and spring 2004 when he became SEWBReC's IT and Records Officer. David joined SEWBReC from a post as Assistant Curator of Entomology at the National Museum of Wales. In June 2007 David was promoted to his current role. David is a council member for NFBR. David is the Vice County Recorder for Lepidoptera for VC41 (Glamorgan), and co-author of The Moths of Glamorgan.
Job Titles:
- Senior Recording and Communications Officer
Elaine joined SEWBReC in October 2008. After completing a BSc in Countryside Management at Aberystwyth University in 2004, she went on to work for HSBC whilst also volunteering at the Warwickshire Wildlife Trust. Elaine initially joined SEWBReC as Biodiversity Information Assistant, moving through a variety of roles to reach her current position in autumn 2021. Elaine is Editor of the NFBR newsletter and a member of the NFBR Executive Committee.
John Robinson is a developer, that has been working in web systems development since 2005. John has worked in the private, commercial and public sectors, including Swansea University and Cardiff University. John holds a BSc in Interactive design and production, graduated in 2007. John joined the LERC Wales team in 2019, and is hosted by SEWBReC.
Job Titles:
- Biodiversity Information Officer
After completing a Degree in Zoology at Oxford University Jon went on to obtain a Ph.D. in Palaeontology at University College, Swansea. After 5 months employment at Warwickshire Museum as a Zoologist, Jon returned to Swansea to work in the Nature Conservation Team for Swansea City Council. Subsequently he moved to Bristol and spent around 16 years working for Bristol Regional Environmental Records Centre, initially as a volunteer and then carrying out contract ecological surveys and other roles such as digitisation, data entry, validation and verification. Jon joined SEWBReC in January 2020 as a Biodiversity Information Officer.
Dr Mary Gillham MBE (1921 - 2013) was a pioneering female naturalist and prolific wildlife author, who took an active interest in our natural heritage for over 50 years. In 1959 she was part of the first Antarctic expedition to include women, and in 2008 she was awarded an MBE for services to nature conservation. She spent many years educating people about their natural heritage, as a lecturer for Cardiff University, and campaigned tirelessly for nature conservation throughout her life.
In 2013 Dr Gillham passed away and left a significant archive to SEWBReC. The eloquent writing, beautiful illustrations and fascinating photographs combine to give a unique insight into Dr Gillham's life and the history of nature conservation in South Wales. The archive also contains a wealth of scientific data, which is currently locked away in inaccessible and irreplaceable paper documents.
Job Titles:
- Biodiversity Data and Enquiries Officer
Rachel joined SEWBReC in 2022. She previously studied a Biology BSc and Conservation Science MSc followed by working abroad and in the UK on various avian conservation and research projects. She now works at SEWBReC part time alongside working as a statistician for the Welsh Government.
Job Titles:
- Biodiversity Data and Enquiries Officer
Job Titles:
- Senior Biodiversity Data and Enquiries Officer
Rebecca joined SEWBReC in early 2005. Having qualified with an MSc in Environmental Biology from Swansea University, Rebecca spent two years as Biodiversity Officer for Newport City Council before travelling in Central and South America for six months. In June 2007 Rebecca was promoted to her current role at SEWBReC. Rebecca worked part time for the Bat Conservation Trust on the Natur am Byth! Swansea Bay Stars of the Night Project during 2022.
Job Titles:
- Administration Officer
- Finance
Renata joined SEWBReC in September 2021. She is a qualified and licensed bookkeeper. Renata gained experience in finance and administration in the public and private sectors. She is studying to become a qualified accountant.