Meet Our Team
Wild would not be the magazine it is today without our amazing team of passionate student volunteers, who have put in so much love and effort into managing, editing, writing, and promoting all the Wild content you see on our website and social media platforms.
- Senior Management Team -
Managing Editor
Madelaine Stannard
(she/her)
Studying Bsc Zoology with a keen interest in science communication and conservation, Madelaine joined the Wild team in 2021 and moved to the role of Managing Editor this year. She hopes to support the magazine in reaching a larger audience and continue to work with passionate and dedicated writers.
Deputy Managing Editor
Megan Yong
(she/her)
Combining her love for editorial and the environment, Megan, a Linguistics student, joined the Wild team in 2022. Through the magazine, she hopes to raise awareness and educate others on sustainability and the environment. Every little action counts, even if it’s just starting a conversation about it!
Content Manager
Isla Stubbs
(she/her)
She started writing for Wild in 2020, and joined the team in 2022. In the summer of 2023, she graduated with a degree in Environmental Science, and is continuing her studies doing a PhD in Ecotoxicology. Continuous years of education in environmental issues has inspired her to influence other students into becoming more interested in the environment, and helping them gain valuable experience in science communication.
- Section Editors -
Lifestyle Editor
Issy Copps
(they/she)
Issy is an undergraduate Conservation Biology and Ecology student, studying at the University of Exeter, based on their Penryn Campus in Cornwall. Enthusiastic about the natural world, particularly plants and fungi, she is constantly outside and exploring. With a love of reading and research, Issy can always give a great selection of book recommendations! Enjoying reading and spreading awareness of important matters, Issy works hard on topics meaningful to them and their writers.
Wildlife & Environment Editor
Grace Smith-Beacham
(she/her)
Grace joined the Wild team in July 2023. She has enjoyed learning more about different aspects of the environment through editing others articles alongside writing her own. In her 3rd year of studying Environmental Science at the University of York, Grace is particularly passionate about marine conservation.
Food & Drink Editor
Dearbhlá McMenamin
(she/her)
Dearbhlá is a 3rd year BSc Environmental Science student at the University of York, currently undertaking a placement year in Northern Ireland. She enjoys writing and reading about topics that are close to her heart, especially the planet. Dearbhlá has been Food and Drinks Editor at Wild since 2022, and has thoroughly enjoyed the responsibility the role has given her and the chance to collaborate and create compelling and fun articles with passionate people.
News & Politics Editor
Matthew Darby
(he/him)
Matthew is currently a MSc Corporate Sustainability and Environmental Management student at the University of York, with an undergraduate degree in Human Geography and Environment. With experience working alongside governmental bodies such as the European Commission, he has seen first hand how political institutions can guide us towards a more sustainable future. With the increasing politicisation of environmentalism in the UK, Matt is a firm believer that now more than ever, we need high-quality and accessible information on the politics of the environment.
- Social Team -
Social Media Manager
Aisha Fatima
(she/her)
Meticulous, dexterous, and self-motivated, Aisha is an undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Social Anthropology from SOAS, University of London. With a passion for design and a strong background in social media marketing, she is eager to contribute towards Wild. Being interested in art, writing and photography has kept her engaged in the creative sphere.
Social Media Assistant
Trace Laskey
(he/him)
Trace is currently a 3rd year BSc Environmental Science student at the University of York. Originally from California, he grew up along the coast and has an interest in marine environments. Enjoying spending time outside learning about the environment through hands-on experience, he hopes to encourage others to help protect the natural world around us.
Social Media Assistant
Robyn Chappell-Wood
(she/her)
Robyn is a 2nd year BSc International Development and the Environment student at the University of East Anglia, with a passion for wildlife conservation, sustainable living and climate justice. She hopes to combine her love for the environment with an interest in content creation, and looks forward to expanding her knowledge whilst helping others learn more about our range of content.
Online Editor
Ria Tomar
(she/her)
In her 2nd year studying for a MSci in Environmental Science at the University of Nottingham, Ria has an interest in all things environmental, including conservation, science and politics. From the magazine she hopes that it will continue to raise awareness on important topics whilst engaging readers. As a new member of the team, she is excited to be working with talented and dedicated writers.
- Senior Contributors -
Senior Contributing Writer
Chloe Moriarty
(she/her)
Chloe is a BA/BSc Geography student at the University of Exeter with a keen interest in historic extinctions, science communications, and environmental law. She began writing for Wild in 2024 and is excited to engage more people with science and sustainability.
Senior Contributing Writer
Alex Powell
(he/him)
Alex is a third year MSci Ecology & Conservation Biology student at the University of Sheffield, with particular interests in palaeobiology and climate change science. Alongside his studies, Alex volunteers with the RSPB and is a keen boulderer. Alex began writing for WILD in 2023 and is extremely passionate about making science interesting and accessible for everyone.
Senior Contributing Writer
Cerys Deakin
(she/her)
Cerys is a MSci Zoology student at the University of Exeter and an intern at The Civet Project Foundation. Cerys has a keen interest in conservation of all species and hopes to be involved in this in the future. Cerys started writing for WILD in 2023 and is excited to continue to write about various species across the globe!
Senior Contributing Writer
Grace Clift
(she/her)
Grace is a BA English and Related Literature student at the University of York and is particularly interested in the politics behind climate change, and the ways in which governmental climate action can be encouraged. Grace started writing for WILD in 2024 and looks forward to exploring all the opportunities surrounding climate action!
Senior Contributing Writer
Amy Hall
(she/her)
Amy is a MSc Wildlife biology and conservation student. She loves getting outside, enjoying the natural world and exploring what it has to offer. With a dream to inspire others to love wildlife and much as she does, she started writing for WILD in 2023 and works on gaining as much science communications experience as she can in her free time.
Senior Contributing Writer
Daisy Culleton
(she/her)
Daisy graduated from the University of Nottingham in 2023 with a degree in BA American Studies and History. She has a keen interest in sustainable fashion and Native American environmentalism. Alongside writing for WILD, she also publishes VNTG, a substack newsletter dedicated to sustainable fashion.