Our Story - Our team

Kris Tisdale

Kris Tisdale

Director

I am fortunate enough to have had the opportunity to see much of the world and whilst travelling I have seen first-hand the devastating impact plastic can have on the marine and wider environment. 

Washed up on a beach in Indonesia, trapped on coral in the Indian Ocean or on the open grasslands of Africa I have observed plastic and the often deadly effects it can have on nature.

I have realised that for too long we have let this continue unchecked and if we do not act immediately and decisively it will soon be too late.

I am also a director of an award winning digital creative agency based in the North West and work with well known brands to help them transform their online presence.

Working with Changing Streams since 2018 I have a remit to help lead our ambitious plans for growth and to articulate the Changing Streams message globally.

The rest of our team

Neal Maxwell

Founder

I’ve spent over 3 decades in the Fit-out industry and have seen a number of seismic changes in my working environment and of course,...

Prof Jonathan Sharples

Director & Head of Oceanography

I have been researching the ocean for the past 30 years, studying how ocean physics (tides, weather, ocean currents) affects the growth and distribution...

Dr Gareth Abrahams

Director & Head of Building Design Research

Before becoming an academic I worked for over 10 years as a senior project architect designing and delivered a number of prestigious projects across...

Dr Wendy Jones

Director & Science Engagement Lead

I am a scientist with many years of experience in business development on both sides of the academic-industry interface. I have lived and worked...

Caroline Harris

Strategic Advisor

I have 18 years’ experience across Operations, Finance, and IT in the Financial Services industry, specialising in Change Management. I worked on the introduction...

Lynda Thompson

Research Associate

I’m a relentlessly curious qualitative researcher working in the construction, infrastructure and energy (fuel crisis) sectors. I'm a people person first and foremost and...

Laura Hayter

Sustainability Communications Consultant

I am an environmental writer passionate about helping organisations reach wider audiences while offering realistic hope for our planet's future. With an MSc in...

Prof Saul Humphrey

Ambassador

MSc PhD FRICS FCIOB FICE MCIArb FRSA CEnv Saul is an experienced Managing Director, Consultant, Property Investor/Developer and Construction/Project Manager in the Construction sector, specialising...

Asmaa Sadou Ammar

Changing Streams Research Centre

Commencing my academic journey at the University of Alicante, I developed a passion for architecture and engineering. Studying abroad in the UK and Greece...