Office team
YESI Co-ordinator
Jane Güleç
Jane leads the strategic development and delivery of YESI’s communications and engagement, focusing on how the Institute connects with its partners and the public. She is the main point of contact for researchers and external stakeholders, coordinating joint activities and maintaining professional relationships.
By using engagement data to guide her work, Jane ensures that difficult research topics are turned into clear stories for different audiences. She also oversees creative projects, such as filmmaking and branding, and acts as a link between senior staff and global collaborators to keep YESI active in international sustainability conversations.
Tel: +44 (0)1904 328643
Email: jane.gulec@york.ac.uk
YESI Senior PA & Initiatives Co-ordinator
Rachel Drinkhill
Rachel plays a key role in supporting the strategic and operational priorities of the YESI Director and leads on the development and implementation of the YESI Fellows scheme and other strategic initiatives, supporting the cultivation of global interdisciplinary research and academic development in the field of environmental sustainability.
Tel: +44 (0)1904 328866
Email: rachel.drinkhill@york.ac.uk