Kathy Impey

Kathy works alongside James Lord (Head of Fundraising) developing projects and raising funds from philanthropic trusts and foundations.

Kathy completed her academic studies and early career in New Zealand where she worked at the Department of Conservation and completed a Masters in International Development Studies. She then moved overseas, working and volunteering on a range of international development/charitable sector projects in South Africa, Brazil, and the South of India, before settling in the UK. In Plymouth, Kathy has over 10 years’ experience in local community and charity work. This has included leading community capacity building projects, frontline youth work, and case work. Prior to joining PML,  Kathy was successful in guiding a small local charity through financial difficulties, establishing new funding streams and partnerships to secure its future.

At PML Kathy embraces the variety of working across all areas of our science and research, matching projects with opportunities and securing funding to support science for ocean action.

Selected Publications