Annie holds a PhD in Farm Animal Welfare, specifically on positive animal welfare assessment. Positive animal welfare draws distinct parallels to regenerative agriculture in its inverse focus on promoting beneficial lives for animals as opposed to the traditional approach of avoiding harm. 

Annie has written and contributed to several influential scientific publications and reports. A key highlight was when research she led contributed towards Marks and Spencer’s decision to source higher welfare chicken breeds for their entire supply.

She sits on several advisory boards including the RSPCA, Soil Association, and the Animal Welfare Research Network. She is the chair of the Farm Animal Welfare Forum.

Annie works with farmers, governments, universities, large food brands and policy makers aiming to ignite new ideas and create transformational change in our food systems. She brings a systems thinking approach with a strong appreciation for the intricacies of the current food system and the people within it.