About
Women are often underrepresented in the parks and open spaces industry. Women in Parks Horticulture Landscape is a group of women who want to support women in our industry to grow, flourish and be voices in the sector.
Meet the Leadership Committee
Who we are
We are a small volunteer committee of women working across parks, horticulture, and landscape roles. Together, we run the Women in Parks Horticulture Landscape mentoring scheme, coordinate events, and connect mentees with supportive peers and role models.
Our committee brings experience from local authorities, charities, community gardens, and landscape practices. We share a commitment to creating more inclusive, equitable, and joyful green spaces by championing women’s leadership at every career stage.
What the committee does
The mentoring committee:
• Oversees the mentoring scheme structure
• Matches mentees and mentors based on goals and experience
• Provides guidance, tools, and check-ins during the mentoring cycle
• Organises learning sessions and networking opportunities
• Collects feedback to keep improving the scheme each year
Every committee member plays a part — from coordinating applications and communications to supporting mentors, planning events, and nurturing partnerships that widen opportunities for women in the sector.
If you’d like to get involved or learn more about the committee, please contact us — we welcome new voices, collaborators, and ideas.
Committee roles at a glance
Our current committee includes roles such as scheme lead, mentoring coordinator, events and partnerships leads, communications lead, and evaluation and impact lead. Together they make sure the scheme runs smoothly, remains inclusive, and stays rooted in the realities of working in parks, horticulture, and landscape.
Our Team
Emma McNamara
Pippa Reece
Liz Stuffins
Women in Parks Horticulture Landscape 