Our Community Champions
Welcome to the heart of the Rising Network - our vibrant community of empowered individuals dedicated to supporting women on their journey to reaching their full potential and closing the gender gap. Here, we proudly showcase the incredible individuals who embody our mission and contribute to the growth and success of our network.
Empowering Impact: Why Our Community Champions Support Us!




Steering Committee
The Rising Festival, Cambridge

Professor Dame Carol Black DBE
Chair of The British Library & Centre For Ageing Better

Lily Cheng
Founder of the Rising Network and the Rising Festival

Harriet Fear MBE
Founder & Director, Harriet Fear Associates Ltd

Mary Hockaday
Master of Trinity Hall, University of Cambridge

Dr Soraya Jones
Director of Engagement, Homerton Changemakers, University of Cambridge
Chantal Taylor
Group Head of HR at TTP Plc
Jo Tynan
Head of Communications, St John's College, Cambridge
Business Advisory Committee
The Rising Network - more announcements coming soon!

Ann Fisher
Serial Entrepreneur & Founder of Cambridge Tech Week

Dr Soraya Jones
Director of Engagement, Homerton Changemakers, University Of Cambridge

Dr Lynn Morgan MBE
Business Advisor, Mentor & Coach. Former CEO of the Arthur Rank Hospice

Dr Julia Wilson
Associate Director, Wellcome Sanger Institute
Advocates
More announcements coming soon!
Tarquin Bennett-Coles
Global Talent Scout, SCi Partners

Professor Alan Barrell
Entrepreneur in Residence, Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning, University of Cambridge

Kathryn Chapman
Director of Science & Entrepreneurship, Babraham Research Campus

Jane Hutchins
Director, Cambridge Science Park

Mike Rigby
Chief Executive, Eastern Promise

Tony Quested
CEO, Business Weekly

Dr Jerry Wu
Head of Investment, TusPark Holdings (UK)