Corhyn, a chartered engineer, has worked in the nuclear industry for 10 years in a variety of roles from design engineer to project manager and business development manager. She is founder of Nuclear Enterprise, a consultancy dedicated to supporting clients throughout the nuclear lifecycle. Her specialism is bid consultancy and strategy development for companies entering the industry

Having served as Vice Chair in 2009 Corhyn has taken over as YGN Chair for 2010 and is responsible for leading the Core and Corresponding Committees to ensure delivery against the business plan, building and maintaining relationships with companies and organisations and strategic planning for the future.

Alongside YGN activities Corhyn is also an active member of the Nuclear Power Committee of the IMechE.
 

Connor graduated with a Mechanical Engineering degree and achieved chartership with the IMechE in 2008. He works for Atkins consultancy as a mechanical engineer, nuclear consultant, contract manager and project manager on a variety of projects across the industry. The majority of his time, however, was spent on projects supporting the operational nuclear fleet, however is heavily involved in nuclear new build. After getting involved with the YGN in 2005, Connor is now the Vice Chair for 2010 and is also involved in the Education and Training sub-committee.
 

Alan has worked in the nuclear industry since 1999 when he took up a graduate position at Dounreay as a safety engineer. He graduated with a degree in chemical engineering and in 2005 obtained an MSC in Safety Engineering from Lancaster University. Alan currently works for Halcrow as a principal safety engineer and is Halcrow Market Sector Manager for Nuclear Sites North. He specialises in safety case project management and has authored a large variety of safety cases for nuclear facilities, including waste stores, processing facilities, fissile material stores and gaseous discharge systems.

He has been a chartered chemical engineer since 2006 and is a member of the Safety and Reliability Society. Alan has been an NI member since 1999 and joined the YGN core committee in 2009.  For 2010 Alan takes up the roles of Communications Officer and YGN Editor of Nuclear Future Publication.
 

Emily graduated from The University of Birmingham in 2007 with an MSc in the Physics and Technology of Nuclear Reactors. She joined Magnox North following a placement at Rolls Royce during her MSc. As part of the Magnox North Graduate Scheme, Emily has worked in roles including Waste & Decommissioning and Station Physics, and currently works in the Engineering Support Department to support safe operations at the Magnox Sites. Emily joined the YGN committee in 2008 and is currently Secretary to the YGN.

Chris graduated from UMIST with a Masters degree in Chemistry in 2001 and completed his Postgraduate Certificate in Radioactive Waste Management and Decommissioning at Birmingham University in 2003. He is currently a Waste Management Specialist with VT Group based at Daresbury, Cheshire, having previously held similar roles with Nuclear Technologies and NNC. Chris joined the YGN committee in 2005 leading the organisation of the successful YGN 10th Anniversary Event in 2006 and he conceived and delivered the YGN Legacy Project in 2007.

Having served as Vice Chair in 2008 and Chair in 2009, Chris has returned to his committee role and is developing the strategy for new events and aligning YGN activities with the NSAN framework for nuclear skills.
 

Neil works for Sellafield Ltd as a Project Manager delivering highly complex multi disciplined projects across the production operation directorate. Neil was the 2007 Chair of the YGN during his leadership period he starting the Nuclear Defence Seminar and 1st YGN annual dinner while focusing on the profitability of the organisations to allow great benefits to members. Neil is the UK's YGN member of the European Nuclear Society and a committee member of the Cumbria Branch.

Loren is a Business Development Manager for Nuvia Limited and is tasked with managing the interface between Nuvia Limited in the UK and its sister companies within Nuvia France, he is responsible for exploring, developing and winning opportunities in both the French and UK markets. Prior to joining Nuvia Ltd Loren worked for Toshiba Westinghouse at their Springfields site in a mixture of Operational and Commercial positions.

Loren studied Business and Corporate Strategy at Manchester Metropolitan Business School. After completing his degree he achieved professional qualifications with the Association of Project Management and The Radioactive Material Transport Users Committee (RAMTUC). Loren is currently completing his chartered manager accreditation with the Chartered Management Institute.

Loren is the YGN Commercial Officer and is responsible for developing a commercial strategy and management of sponsorship revenue. He also plays a pro-active role in promoting the nuclear industry through public presentations.
 

Tris Denton is the current YGN link to the Nuclear Industry Association and also holds the role of events officer.  Specialising in Public Affairs and Public Relations, Tris is the Communications Officer for the NIA, the trade association and representative voice for the UK civil nuclear industry. The NIA represents more than 185 nuclear companies across all levels of the industry.

Tris’ main role for the NIA is to provide strong representation of the UK nuclear industry to politicians, journalists and the public.

Leanne is a member of the YGN NI Core Committee and is the lead in organisation of the Rough Guide to the Nuclear Industry Event at Sellafield. Leanne works for Sellafield Ltd Safety and Risk Management group working in nuclear safety assessment. Previously Leanne worked for UKAEAs Technical Services Group where her area of expertise was waste management specialising in Letter of Compliance Submissions. Leanne’s career in the Nuclear industry began in radiobiology research at the Westlakes Research Institute looking at the cytogenetic effects of occupational radiation exposure.
 

Monica is a Chartered Chemical Engineer who has been working in the nuclear industry since graduating from university in 2003. Monica has worked previously for Sellafield Ltd and Jacobs gaining experience in a range of decommissioning and defence projects. In October 2008 Monica joined Atkins. In her time with Atkins, Monica supported Rolls-Royce, British Energy and a new build client. In July 2010 Monica joined DBD Nuclear.

Monica first began volunteering for the YGN in 2005 assisting with the Rough Guide to Nuclear Industry event at Sellafield that year. Monica joined the YGN committee in 2007 and successfully led and organised the Rough Guide to the Nuclear Industry event that year.

In her time with the YGN Monica has helped to organise a number of events, most recently the Rough Guide to Nuclear New Build 2010.

Monica is also a Science and Engineering Ambassador, and she goes to school/colleges to talk about engineering and her work in the nuclear industry.
 

Laura graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2004 with a Physics degree. She then went on to complete a PhD in the nuclear physics research group, specialising in high resolution gamma spectroscopy instrumentation. In 2008, Laura was recruited into the nuclear function within BAE Systems Submarine Solutions in Barrow-in-Furness under the Graduate Development Programme. During this time she was given the opportunity to undertake a number of nuclear relevant placements within the business, and has a permanent role within the site safety case team.

Laura has been a member of the Nuclear Institute since 2008 and she is also a member of the Institute of Physics working towards Chartership. She has been on the YGN core committee since December 2009 after successfully organising the Rough Guide to Defence Seminar in Barrow earlier that year.
 

Paul's time in the nuclear industry dates back to 2003 and a year long pre-university industrial placement with Atkins. His involvement with Atkins' nuclear business continued with a number of summer jobs whilst he studied for a masters degree in Mechanical Engineering at Cardiff University. Paul is now an assistant engineer providing consultancy services to the generation sector, predominantly to British Energy's fleet of AGR stations. His previous experience covers a wide range of engineering disciplines including risk modelling, seismic analysis, structural design and safety case development.

Paul became a member of the Nuclear Institute under its previous incarnation as the British Nuclear Energy Society in 2007. After attending a Rough Guide event he became more actively involved with the YGN by talking to other members within Atkins. After taking responsibility for delivering the 2009 Next Generation seminar and annual dinner in Bristol, Paul was invited to join the YGN core committee on which he is now developing the role of treasurer. In 2010 he is organising the overseas technical tour to Sweden as well as keeping a watchful eye on the YGN finances.
 

Robert graduated from the University of Huddersfield with a Masters degree in Computer Control System.

Robert is a Control and Instrumentation Engineer for EDF Energy, Existing Nuclear working in the Reactor Protection Group at Barnwood, Gloucester. Having started work in the nuclear industry with British Energy on the graduate scheme in 2006 working on a variety of projects on the existing nuclear fleet. His current main role is as a control and Instrument engineer working high integrity software systems within the existing fleet.

As the British Energy representative on the YGN core committee one of his main responsibilities is the Rough guide to Nuclear Power Generation (RGNPG) seminar.
 

Amy Graduated from the University of Portsmouth in 2002 with a degree in Marine Environmental Science. She has worked with Environmental Management Systems within the NHS and since 2007 the Nuclear Industry. Amy spent time at the Windscale on the Sellafield Site and now works as an Environmental Specialist for Sellafield Ltd Capenhurst Site.

After joining the NI in 2007, Amy joined the Core Committee in late 2009. Amy organises the NI RG to the Nuclear Industry alongside Leanne.