Chief Executive Officer – Matt Larsen-Daw ceo@themammalsociety.org
Matt has spent the past five years at WWF, leading education programmes – recently around the new Sir David Attenborough BBC series Wild Isles. He is looking forward to working with, and for, the invaluable network of local mammal groups that form the foundations of the Society’s work, and would love to hear any questions, ideas or suggestions about the Society’s next phase of development. In his spare time, he’s likely to be found in a wood with his wife Kate, daughters Solstice and Rowan, and his camera! While he knows it’s important not to have favourites, he confesses to a fondness for otters, as rare instances of observing them in the wild have been magical experiences.
Education & Training Officer – Fiona Day training@themammalsociety.org / Fiona@mammal.org.uk
Fiona completed a BSc in Biological Sciences at Plymouth University and has spent the last four years working in environmental education at The Field Studies Council and Farms for City Children, finding ways to share her love of wildlife. Alongside work, she is currently studying for a Masters in Sustainability and Ecology at the Centre for Alternative Technology in mid-Wales. In her spare time, you’ll find Fiona near the sea: walking her dog on the beach; on a headland scanning the horizon for whales and dolphins; or searching for rare birds on spring and autumn migration.
Data & Research Officer – Ross Clifton science@themammalsociety.org
Ross has a background in conservation and ecology, having earned both a BSc and an MSc from the University of Exeter. As the Data and Research Officer at the Mammal Society, he manages various science projects, including the National Harvest Mouse Survey and Searching for Shrews. His passion lies in conservation, and he is dedicated to contributing to the protection of our natural world through research and education. Ross believes that studying behaviours, habitats, and ecological roles, and promoting a greater understanding of our ecosystems, we can help to inspire others and ensure a thriving future for biodiversity.
Finance & Membership Officer – Sarah Martin finance@themammalsociety.org / membership@themammalsociety.org
Sarah covers all areas of finance and membership, including: monetary transactions; liaising with members, suppliers, bankers and advisors; increasing the efficiency of financial and membership systems, and producing annual accounts and financial reports for the Trustees. She is a qualified accountant with over 30 years accounting experience mainly in the not-for-profit sector, working most recently for The Mare and Foal Sanctuary in Devon. Sarah’s working days are Monday to Wednesday. When she is not working, she loves swimming, rowing and cycling and is the treasurer of a local community charity