Staff

Cathy joined VWT in December 2023 as Barbastelle Conservation Officer for Pembrokeshire. Cathy’s role has emerged from the collaborative Natur Am Byth! project, which is dedicated to monitoring and supporting some of Wales’ rarest species. Cathy completed her BA in Anthropology in 2021, with environmental anthropology being a key interest of her degree. She has been a keen wildlife conservation and rescue volunteer for many years, volunteering locally and abroad in Africa and Central America with a particular background in the rehabilitation of injured and orphaned birds. She has also completed the BCT training in hands-on bat care. Office: Narberth, Pembrokeshire.

Carys joined the Trust in August 2024 as Senior Bat Conservation Officer. Prior to this, she spent nearly a decade at Bristol Zoological Society in various roles, most recently as UK Conservation Officer. Carys brings broad practical experience in ecology, data analysis and project management skills, as well as experience in teaching Higher Education students and working with volunteers. She holds an MSc in Wildlife and Conservation Management and has a particular interest in applied conservation action for bats. Her current research focuses on improving survey methodologies for tree-roosting species. Carys also provides bat care and rehabilitation in her spare time. Office: Ledbury

Jenny joined VWT in January 2025 as Bat Conservation Officer. Pursuing a career change to follow her passion for wildlife, she completed her BSc (Hons) in Ecology at Cardiff University in 2010. Jenny has volunteered with several local conservation organisations and worked as a freelance ecologist before moving to full-time ecological consultancy in 2021. This role allowed her to gain extensive experience in protected species surveys, mitigation, and project management. In her free time, Jenny provides bat care and rehabilitation, which also gives her opportunities to engage with the public and share her enthusiasm for bats. Office: Ledbury