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 provides end-to-end project management for the YESI Fellows scheme and other strategic initiatives, directing everything from the initial call for proposals through to international visitor arrival and onboarding. She consistently refines these operations to ensure the scheme delivers maximum value, forming strong professional relationships to fully support University of York researchers and their collaborative counterparts in generating and showcasing tangible project outputs in the field of environmental sustainability.
Working in close partnership with the YESI Director, Rachel co-ordinates international collaboration and operational governance frameworks. With a strong focus on targeted communication, she establishes formal strategic partnerships and engages directly with global collaborators to share joint funding opportunities.
Tel: +44 (0)1904 328866
Email: rachel.drinkhill@york.ac.uk
