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
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!
Ann Fisher
Serial Entrepreneur & Founder of Cambridge Tech Week
Dr Soraya Jones
Director of Engagement, Homerton Changemakers, University Of Cambridge
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)
