Our Story - Our team

Laura Hayter, Changing Streams

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 Marine Systems & Policies from the University of Edinburgh and a BSc in Marine Biology from the University of Liverpool, I bring both policy expertise and scientific understanding to my work.

In my role with a local government climate change partnership, I support collaborative climate action and sustainability initiatives across the county, including an award-winning retrofit pilot. I’m passionate about people-led solutions to climate change and believe in the power of local action to address global challenges.

At Changing Streams, I share stories of innovative solutions and interview industry leaders about making construction more sustainable. I also produce the monthly Changing Streams Newsletter, connecting readers with the latest developments in sustainable building practices.

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...

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...

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...

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...