Directors

Anna McNuff

Co-founder & Director

I’m an endurance athlete, adventurer and mischief maker. I get my kicks from exploring the world through long human powered journeys. I’m on a mission to find the limit of my own potential, and I love helping others unlock theirs too.

Emma Frampton

Co-founder/former Director

I’m a community builder and communicator, that loves nothing more than helping people connect with each other, themselves and with nature. And I value the personal growth that comes with pushing my boundaries through outdoor adventures.

Nadia Weigh

Community Leader & Director

I’m at my happiest when I’m outdoors – whether it be walking, camping, kayaking or swimming. I also love to travel and I’m lucky that my work takes me to and exciting places, primarily in Africa. @nadia.by.the.wey

Juliet Vickery

Juliet Vickery

Director

Triathlete and CEO of an environmental charity, combining a love of nature, wild swimming, cycling and running. Now in my 60s, physical challenges and adventures still add hugely to life, and I love helping others discover this too.

Cherry Ko

Cherry Ko

Director

Runner, hiker and countryside wanderer. I swapped city lights for trails and green tea. I’m on a mission to champion women’s wellbeing and ambitions, one matcha-fueled adventure at a time!

 

Jen Read

Jennifer Read

Director

I’m a mum of two humans, two cats and a dog. I’m a trail and ultra-runner who will give anything a go. I’m passionate that every woman should have limitless boundaries, and want to facilitate even the smallest change to make the biggest impact.

Louise Harris

Louise Harris

Treasurer

Finance professional and mum of two, I love getting outdoors with my family and challenging myself while being active. I like to run , cycle, swim, hike and eat!

Volunteer Queens

Kate Melvin

Kate Melvin

Chief Queen – Shropshire

I’m an ultra-runner and hiker but anything outside puts a smile on my face. I’m a Girlguiding volunteer and love sharing the outdoors with other women, especially round a campfire!
IG: @kate_elizabeth_42

Georgina Jackson

Mentor

I’m a yes person who will try anything once! Weekday engineer & weekend warrior, I love eco-conscious, multi-discipline adventures. My favourite thing is to skill-share & experience other people’s joy & wonder in the process. IG: @two_travlrs

Phillipa Cherryson

Chief Queen – South Wales

I live in the Brecon Beacons National Park. I’m an OS GetOutside Champion and love mountain walking and horse riding. Thanks to AQ, I’ve tried new sports, made amazing friends and been inspired. AQ changes your life! IG: @phillipacherryson

Holly Wheeler

Holly Wheeler

Chief Queen – Oxfordshire and Berkshire

I’m a trail runner, mountain hiker and cold-water swimmer. I also have a strong pull towards helping women connect with each other and in the outdoors and breaking down barriers of loneliness and isolation. 

Laura Stockwell

AQ Market Research

I’m a cyclist, runner, hiker, climber, camper, waterbaby… from South Africa, I’m no stranger to the outdoors & love a challenge! I’m usually found on one of my bikes & love a pun – particularly if it’s cheese-based! IG: @lausome_adventures

Sue Barrett

Chief Queen – Hampshire & Wiltshire 

I’m a trail runner, cyclist and hiker. As an Ordnance Survey #GetOutside Champion and a National Outdoor Expo Ambassador I’m focused on encouraging and supporting others to get active outside. IG: @adventurequeenmother

Izzy MacTague

Chief Queen – Manchester & Lancashire

I’m at my happiest walking on the moors and mountains, swimming in icy rivers or sleeping out under the stars. I love showing other women that adventurers come in all shapes, sizes and abilities. IG: @outdoors_izzy

Clare Williams

Chief Queen – Cambridgeshire, Norfolk & Suffolk

I’m curious by nature so love to explore. As a mum of three, I’m passionate about turning all outings into big adventures. I adore maps, geocaching & hiking.
IG/Twitter: @mudandnettles

Suzanne Hill

Outdoor Instructor – AQ projects

Time outdoors is my tonic – by myself, with friends or my family. I’m an Ordnance Survey GetOutside champion and love encouraging others outdoors. Hiking, wild swimming, foraging and family adventures are my bag! IG: @wheretheresahill

Susan Blunt

Chief Queen – North Wales & Liverpool

I’m based in Snowdonia and love helping gals get outdoors trekking, cycling or paddling. I love exploring the world and am a RNLI volunteer crew member. I work for a small adventure travel co, Adventurous Ewe. IG: @adventurousewe

Helen Dudley

Helen Dudley

Chief Queen Bucks/Northamptonshire

I’m an outdoor loving, adventure chasing woman! You’ll usually find me lacing up my boots for a long hike or mountain climb, or planning my next challenge. I’m passionate about encouraging women to discover the outdoors.

Louise Turvey

Louise Turvey

Chief Queen – Devon & Cornwall 

A lover of trail running, hiking and the mountains. I’m self-employed and I typically work remotely to give myself freedom to travel. I love encouraging others to ‘find their freedom’, whatever that means to them. 

Gemma Johnstone

AQ Grant Judge

I love the feeling of fresh air in my lungs and always strive to spend time outside doing the things I love – running, cycling, hiking, SUP, and bivvying under the stars. I also love watching people discover and fall in love with the outdoors!

Heidi Medland

Chief Queen – Gloucestershire

I am at my happiest outside in the fresh air, exploring new and wild places, surrounded by mountains and on water.  I love nothing more than walking, camping, cycling, kayaking, canoeing & SUP, and now learning to climb!

Sahir Permall

Sahir Permall

AQ Grant Judge

I’m a long-distance cyclist, adventurer, writer and mother of two. I love bikes as tools for freedom, reflection and helping women take up space – on the road and in life. instagram @sasaonthe_move

Heather Rogers

Heather Rogers

Communication Queen

I love adventuring in company and am at my happiest when on two wheels. I always seem to sleep more soundly when outdoors – just as well as I’m a keen bikepacker. I’m currently walking the Thames Path – in relaxing, intermittent stages.

Laura Maisey

Chief Queen – Essex

I’m a long-distance runner & walker, having many multi-day adventures under my belt. I live between northern Italy & the UK and believe that adventure is accessible to all – all it takes is a shifting of perspective to view oneself as an adventurer.

Jennie Burton

Grant Queen

Hiking, biking, swimming, trail running – anything outdoors. In 2018 I cycled to New Zealand with my other half (@theslowrace). Got back in 2020 & made Yorkshire my adventure playground. I talk adventure all day & love helping others plan their trips

Shilpa Rasaiah

Shilpa Rasaiah

Events Queen

My spirit is happiest when I’m outside surrounded by nature – especially water. I love paddleboarding, walking, cycling and discovering beautiful landscapes in the UK. I’ve come late to adventuring. I’m an Ordnance Survey Champion.

Jill Owens

Chief Queen – Yorkshire

I love walking and dipping in all the landscapes that Yorkshire has to offer – Moors, Dales, Wolds and coast! You’ll frequently find me stopping to admire the view with a snack.

Oxana Grishina

Oxana Grishina

Chief Queen Warwickshire

I’ve always been on the move, whether exploring the surroundings of my grandma’s village as a child or travelling around the world for work. I’m a big lover of mountains – small or big – so when I have a chance to go for a hike, I’m the happiest person in the world.

Natasha Sones

Chief Queen – Norfolk & Suffolk
I’m a mum of three and aim to make every day an adventure.  I love wild swimming, paddleboarding, stargazing, camping in my campervan and hiking. I love being outside to make me feel better mentally & physically.
IG: @natashastarseeker

Liz Steel

Chief Queen – Scotland

I am into hillwalking, which nicely incorporates camping and bothies. After completing the munros, I ventured into backpacking and have done several of Scotland’s long distance trails. But I love to make up my own routes and do most of them solo. 

Dani Godwin

Janne Frijns

Social Media Queen

I find myself at my best when a little lost in the outdoors! Whether in the Himalaya or my London home, hiking with my camera has been my way of finding confidence and self-reflection. I’m excited to help others find it too! IG: @jannefrijns

Emma MacCarthy

Chief Queen – Surrey 

I’m an outdoor adventure seeker. I began with childhood forest walks and family holidays by the seaside. Nowadays I love hiking, hill walking, sup boarding and a dip in the sea! Campfire chats are my favourite!

Rachel Orme

Chief Queen – Mum’s Group

I find joy in adventures big or small – whether trekking, trail running, camping or cold water swimming. Now with a mini-explorer in tow the adventures are smaller (and more faff!) but as joyful and rejuvenating as ever. 

Cara Hoofe

Chief Queen – London

A Yorkshire lass living in London, my passion for all things outdoors started at an early age. I have always been intrigued by the world we live in – the people, culture, landscapes. I’m a paper map addict and happiest in my hiking boots, carrying a tent. 

Charlotte Edwards

Charlotte Edwards

Chief Queen – Dorset & Somerset

I’m all about the outdoors: cycling/bikepacking, hiking, camping. Past adventures have included bikepacking the Hebridean Way and Great Glen and cycling in Slovenia. I love exploring local to me in Dorset and further afield.

Sandy Taak

Sandy Taak

Blog Queen

I’m a city dweller who lives for the wilderness – whether pushing my limits at high altitude or learning new outdoor skills. When I travel, I love immersing myself in local communities and seeing the world through their eyes – it’s what keeps me connected.

Emily Tennant

AQ Grant Judge

Whether in a tent on a mountain, multi day hiking, trad climbing or swimming in a lake, you’ll find me outdoors in some way or another! I am always up for trying new things and love to encourage others to do the same!

Tanya Nutt

Tanya Nutt

Event Queen

You’ll usually find me outside at the weekend, exploring with my adventure dog. I love trying new hobbies and activities, travelling and exploring both close to home and further afield. Being outdoors always makes me feel like myself again, whatever life throws my way.

Lucy Keeler

Lucy Keeler

Newsletter Queen 

I’m a road marathon turned trail ultra runner who says yes to any adventure, big or small. At my happiest out on the trails, in the water, or taking any chance to get muddy, I love encouraging other women to find joy in being active outdoors. IG: @lucyastrid

Tracey Gait

Tracey Gait

Chief Queen – Bristol

I love all things outdoors and am passionate about encouraging women to discover what adventure means to them. As someone who has a visual impairment, I love showing anything can be possible with the right support, passion and safety in place.

Banu Colak

Banu Colak

Blog Queen

I’m an artist, kitesurfer and skateboarder, happiest when I’m outside, chasing wind, waves and new adventures. I love being on the water, trying new things and getting a little bit lost along the way. I believe nature heals, and that life is better with a bit of adventure. IG:@banu.motion

Karen Maidment

Chief Queen – South Wales

I’m a Yoga Teacher, SUP Coach and Adventure Guide living in the Forest of Dean. I love mountain & gravel biking, paddleboarding and woodland walks; always with my pups. Passionate about sharing the benefits of nature for wellbeing. IG:@paddleboarding_adventures

Katy Bristow

Katy Bristow

Event Queen

I love exploring on two feet or two wheels. I’ve just returned from a year cycling the world, but am usually found running or walking. A huge animal lover, I get very excited seeing wildlife. I work in a male dominated environment and understand the importance of women’s networks.

Rachel Eardley

Chief Queen – Northumberland & Cumbria

Born and raised in the Lakes, I love nothing more than being outside with my adventurous collie Jessie. Bikes, running, swimming- I love it all, and have a fairly unhealthy obsession with maps and kit. I’d love to share all of this with similarly minded AQs! 

Karen Kersey

Karen Kersey

Fundraising Queen 

I’m happiest when outdoors – walking with the dog, running, skiing or exploring new places. As mum to two awesome girls, I’m passionate about women and girls in sport. I want to help more women experience the wellbeing and health benefits of the outdoors.