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Dr. Clare Howard

Centre Manager
Clare leads overall centre management, overseeing finance, legal compliance and the smooth running of CDT-GIF operations.
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Dr. Charlotte McLean

Programme Training Manager
Charlotte manages all aspects of the CDT-GIF training programme, including coordination across host institutions, oversight of programme delivery, and supporting the wellbeing of Cohort 1 students.
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Jennifer Graham

Communications & Administration Officer
Jennifer supports core programme administration and drives internal and external communications, including managing the CDT-GIF social media presence and wider engagement activities.
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Dr Katherine Baker

Training Programme Manager (Partnerships & Student Experience) 
Katherine develops and maintains external partner relationships, including prospective industry collaborators, while leading EDI support across all cohorts and providing wellbeing support for Cohort 2 onwards.
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Lisa Bushby 

Co-ordinator, Imperial College London
Lisa provides local coordination at Imperial College London, supporting Imperial students and acting as a key point of contact for the CDT-GIF.
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Sophia Coe

Co-ordinator, University of Bath 
Sophia provides local coordination at the University of Bath, supporting Bath students and acting as a key point of contact for the CDT-GIF.
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Dr Karen Finney

Co-ordinator & Senior Research Fellow in Sustainable Energy Management, University of Sheffield
Karen provides local coordination at the University of Sheffield, supporting Sheffield students and acting as a key point of contact for the CDT-GIF.
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Louise Exton

Training Programme Manager (maternity cover)
Oversees student recruitment processes, liaising with supervisors and managing intake administration, including offer processing, and contributing to continuous process improvement across the CDT