Outreach

Harry is the Founder of the Science Creates ecosystem, Founder & Managing Partner of SCVC, and Trustee of Science Creates Outreach. He founded his first company, Ziylo, in 2014 during his chemistry PhD. As CEO, he led Ziylo to acquisition in 2018 in a deal worth up to $800m. Three years prior, Harry built Bristol’s first Deep Tech incubator (thus founding Science Creates) after identifying the need for specialised lab space for startups in Bristol. In 2020, he founded SCVC, Science Creates’ VC arm, to back category-defining Deep Tech companies in the UK.

Harry’s work has been recognised multiple times, winning the 2023 RSC award for Chemistry World Entrepreneur of the Year and Barclays’ Icon of the Year entrepreneurship award in 2021. In 2025, Harry was awarded an MBE in the King’s 2025 New Year Honours List for his services to science.

Formally a primary school teacher in inner-city Bristol, Charlie is an founding member of the Science Creates team, originally joining to lead on HR and operations. She is passionate about making sure all young people have access to enjoy and learn from the world around them, which resulted in her founding and running Science Creates Outreach — our STEM education charity. When she’s not inspiring the next generation of scientists, Charlie is outdoors, camping and exploring new places.

Ben joined Science Creates in 2024 as maternity cover for the charity’s CEO & Founder, Charlie Proctor. Sporting both a BSc in Chemistry and a PGCE from the University of Leeds, Ben brings a combined passion for science and education to his role as Head of Outreach, delivering engaging STEM workshops to the next generation of leaders, pioneers and entrepreneurs. Ben has strong experience in a variety of educational settings, with a focus on supporting disadvantaged young people and those with SEND.

With degrees in chemistry and science communication, Rachel combines her scientific background with her broad PR experience and artistic creativity to tell the stories from across the Science Creates community through impactful digital content. Outside of work, Rachel enjoys playing and coaching hockey, soaking up Bristol’s live music scene, and producing commissioned artwork.

Holding a degree in Business Studies, with a specialisation in Charity Fundraising Management, Chris brings a wealth of expertise in strategic growth and innovation to the team. Alongside this role, Chris runs a successful furniture design and manufacture workshop, and is passionate about educating young people about entrepreneurialism and careers.

Ayanda holds a BTEC Diploma in Medical Science and draws on her passion for laboratory work and research through her role as a Volunteer Outreach Administrator. Ayanda is particularly interested in enhancing young people’s appreciation of science and building meaningful experiences that benefit the community through Science Creates Outreach.

Freskida volunteers to help drive the mission of Science Creates Outreach forward. She has a PhD in Chemistry, and brings a wealth of scientific knowledge, coupled with expertise in events and communications. She is committed to making a positive impact on the world and is passionate about education and inspiring the next generation of scientists.

Caroline, an engineer with expertise in startups, business operations, company culture, consultancy, and higher education, is the co-founder of Zebera, an innovation platform empowering young minds to solve real-world problems. Driven by a passion for people, she has fostered valuable collaborations, and impactful connections for the charity.

Jeremy is the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Life Sciences at the University of Bristol, holds a PhD in Biochemistry and is deeply passionate about science. Recognising the significance of inspiring the next generation, he serves as the Chair of our Board of Trustees. Jeremy brings extensive expertise in governance, finance and company reporting.