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!
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Steering Committee
The Rising Festival, Cambridge
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Professor Dame Carol Black DBE
Chair of The British Library & Centre For Ageing Better
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Lily Cheng
Founder of the Rising Network and the Rising Festival
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Harriet Fear MBE
Founder & Director, Harriet Fear Associates Ltd
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Mary Hockaday
Master of Trinity Hall, University of Cambridge
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Dr Soraya Jones
Director of Engagement, Homerton Changemakers, University of Cambridge
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Sarah Reakes
Managing Director, Kiss Communications
Jo Tynan
Head of Communications, St John's College, Cambridge
Business Advisory Committee
The Rising Network - more announcements coming soon!
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Ann Fisher
Serial Entrepreneur & Founder of Cambridge Tech Week
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Dr Soraya Jones
Director of Engagement, Homerton Changemakers, University Of Cambridge
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Dr Lynn Morgan MBE
Business Advisor, Mentor & Coach. Former CEO of the Arthur Rank Hospice
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Dr Julia Wilson
Associate Director, Wellcome Sanger Institute
Advocates
More announcements coming soon!
Tarquin Bennett-Coles
Global Talent Scout, SCi Partners
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Professor Alan Barrell
Entrepreneur in Residence, Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning, University of Cambridge
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Kathryn Chapman
Director of Science & Entrepreneurship, Babraham Research Campus
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Jane Hutchins
Director, Cambridge Science Park
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Mike Rigby
Chief Executive, Eastern Promise
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Tony Quested
CEO, Business Weekly
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Dr Jerry Wu
Head of Investment, TusPark Holdings (UK)