Hannah McDonnell

Hannah McDonnell

Environmental Education

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Exec Director I Sustainable Development I Leisure & Tourism I Travel I Equity I Destination Management

  • Education

    • Permaculture Association

      1994 - 1994
      Diploma Permaculture Design Course

      Permaculture design is all about creating ecologically sound ways of living based on observing natural systems and applying ecological principles to what we do.

    • James Allen's Girls' School

      1984 - 1989
      A Levels Art, German and Theatre Studies A-A-C

      Activities and Societies: Debating society Public Speaking A'Levels

    • The Manchester Metropolitan University

      2014 - 2019
      Master of Science (MSc) Responsible Tourism Merit
    • Goldsmiths, University of London

      1991 - 1994
      Bachelor's Degree Fine Art

      Fine Art Theory and Practise specialism photography and printmaking

  • Experience

    • Self-employed

      Sept 1994 - Sept 1999
      Environmental Education

      Environmental arts tutor for South London schools, youth clubs and off site units. Key focus areas: youth engagement, inclusion, conservation, practical skills. Activities: Designed and facilitated the development of nature gardens within educational spaces. Design and delivery of curriculum based environmental workshops. Impact: Facilitated the development of 7 South London sites stimulating a rise in the development and interest in nature gardens within educational establishments. Show less

    • Yurt Holiday Portugal

      Jan 2000 - May 2018
      Founder Director

      Engaging the public in conservation and sustainable practise through the visitor experience

    • Indepedent Consultant

      Sept 2016 - May 2018
      Sustainable Business Development

      Business Development Consultancy for profit and non-profit organisations.Key focus areas:Business developmentSustainable practice Responsible tourismMarketing and communicationsPublic relations

    • CREATIVE SUSTAINABILITY CIC

      May 2018 - Jan 2022
      Sustainable Development Manager

      Driving sustainable development through community led projects that engage, empower and include. Key focus areas: local economic development, destination management and community rail initiatives.Focus areas:Responsible TourismSustainable Transport Destination Management

    • Gloucestershire Community Rail Partnership

      May 2020 - now
      Executive Director
    • Visit Gloucestershire

      Jan 2022 - Aug 2023
      Sustainability and Social Value Lead
    • Oxfordshire Community Rail Partnership

      Apr 2023 - now
      Executive Director
    • Tomorrow's Tourism

      Jun 2023 - May 2024
      Lead - Sustainable Travel
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certificate of Excellence 2016/15/14

      Tripadvisor
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    • TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Award 2013

      TripAdvisor
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    • Green Leaders Award

      TripAdvisor
      Mar 2015
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Hannah McDonnell
      Outstanding Contribution to Community Rail Community Rail Network Mar 2024
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Founder Director

      Issued by Gloucestershire Community Rail Partnership CIC on Jun 2020
      Gloucestershire Community Rail Partnership CICAssociated with Hannah McDonnell
    • Chairperson

      Issued by Stroud District Tourism Forum on Jan 2019
      Stroud District Tourism ForumAssociated with Hannah McDonnell
    • Communications Coordinator

      Issued by Nailsworth Climate Action Network on Oct 2017
      Nailsworth Climate Action NetworkAssociated with Hannah McDonnell
    • Community Arts

      Issued by Communidade Juvenil Francisco de Assis on Sept 2006
      Communidade Juvenil Francisco de AssisAssociated with Hannah McDonnell