Ayan Shamchiyeva is an Environmental & Energy Graduate at Stockport Homes Group, responsible for ensuring compliance with Environmental Management System objectives and aiding the Environmental & Energy Manager. Ayan has previous experience as a VC Industry Research & Data Analytics Extern at Energy Innovation Capital, where market research and data analysis were conducted. Additional roles include Social Media Manager at Femmekan, Mentor & Trainer at Baku Community Space, Junior HSE Admin/Environmental Specialist at SOCAR-STP LLC, Project Assistant at Baku IdeaLab, Event Manager at IB Club, Guide at YARAT Contemporary Art Space, and Editor at Utopiya e-journal. Ayan holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Practice from The Manchester Metropolitan University and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Azerbaijan State University of Oil and Industry, currently pursuing further education at Bard College.