FoodCycle Staff Team

Jody joined FoodCycle at the start of May 2020, and his role involves sourcing, arranging collection and redistribution of surplus food to those in need. Having previously worked at 3 big supermarket chains in a management role, he has seen first-hand the levels of food waste. In his spare time he enjoys nothing more than riding his motorcycle into the north of Wales and taking in the scenic routes.

Anna joined FoodCycle in 2024 after 5 years working in the charity sector and leading different projects. Anna has grown a passion for connecting communities and combating loneliness through her voluntary work leading support groups at her local church. Anna loves to try new recipes, and she is currently a little obsessed with making sourdough bread which she and her husband eat very quickly. When she is not at work, she would ideally be in a coffee shop somewhere eating pastries and painting.

Holly joined FoodCycle in August 2023 as Regional Manager for the East of England. She has come from a background of Volunteer Management, working in the Charity and Heritage sector. Whilst studying History at UEA, Holly joined the Norwich FoodCycle Project as a Cooking Project Leader and as a result was inspired her to dedicate her working life to supporting voluntary opportunities that bring local communities together. Aside from being a big foodie and a History nerd, Holly loves to perform on stage with her amateur dramatics group.

Pablo joined Foodcycle in October 2023 as Regional Manager for the West Midlands. After studying History and Politics at the University of Liverpool he volunteered at FareShare Birmingham where his interest in tackling surplus food waste began. After some working experience at Citizens Advice Wirral, he started working as a Community Coordinator at FareShare in the Northwest and later Birmingham and the West Midlands. This first-hand experience of seeing the benefits surplus food can have to local communities has inspired him to continue down this career path. In his spare time Pablo enjoys travelling and exploring new places through cuisine. He also enjoys playing a variety of sports with friends including tennis, squash, and korfball (google it!), and of course cheering on Aston Villa.

Jemma joined FoodCycle in March 2024 as the South West and Wales Regional Manager. She began her career in social housing, where she witnessed firsthand the impact of food poverty and social isolation. Her passion for reducing social inequalities led her to pursue further education in Public Policy. In her spare time, Jemma enjoys reading (a lot!), traveling, and exploring different cuisines.

Nisa joined FoodCycle in July 2021 as a Project Support Officer helping with marketing activities for Peterborough and now supports Projects across the East of England. In 2013, she graduated in Marketing with Business and gained experience over the years working for various organisations. She believes in spreading “pockets of peace and pockets of kindness”. Her passion for people and giving back to the community has brought her to this role! She loves to keep fit and attends Pilates and dance classes.

Teal has just finished her degree in International Disaster Management and Humanitarian Response and Spanish, which included a year abroad  working as a Volunteer Coordinator for a Peruvian NGO and completing an English-teaching internship in Buenos Aires. She’s passionate about community-led projects that support vulnerable people, and in the future hopes to work in Latin America to support asylum seekers and refugees. In her spare time, Teal loves travelling, as well as cooking, baking, reading, and creative writing.

Leaving behind a corporate career in IT project management, Charlotte joined FoodCycle so that she could combine her love for creating delicious and nutritious meals for those who need them with her project experience. She’s been volunteering locally for the past year and made the move to FoodCycle so her career could be more focused on having a positive impact in her community. She loves trying new cuisines and has recently been refining the art of Indian and West Indian cooking. When not working you can find her cooking, sat at the piano or walking her beloved Terrier in the woods or the Peak District.

Emma joined FoodCycle in 2025 as a Project Support Officer. Originally from New Zealand, she has a strong background in conservation and waste reduction, which laid the foundation for her passion for community-driven work. Before moving to the UK, Emma volunteered with community meal projects back home, which inspired her to pursue this role.

Having spent the last few years living in Scotland, travelling, and working seasonally, Emma is now excited to be back in a space she’s passionate about. She loves how food connects people not only to each other but also to the land it comes from. She deeply appreciates the stories and shared experiences that delicious and nutritious community meals can create!

When she’s not working, Emma enjoys hiking, climbing, surfing, and spending time with friends. She’s also always up for a good gig!