Staff

As a former mechanical designer in the nuclear and defense industry in France, Vincent accumulated 5 years of experience in technical project management, piecing together complex puzzles.

Looking into a more impacting career path, Vincent did a reorientation towards the Humanitarian logistics in 2017. Since then, he has been working in various positions and organisations, and he has done all his career focused on the middle east context.

Back in 2021, Vincent started managing a project of Hydrogeology in the MENA region in which he started working in collaboration with Groundwater Relief. During this assignment he discovered a passion for groundwater management in humanitarian contexts.

Five years later, and after many adventures, we are proud to announce that Vincent is now joining the Groundwater Relief team, as Grant, Fundraising and Advocacy Manager.

In July 2026 Vincent became Chief Executive Officer of the charity.

Geraint is a hydrogeologist and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) engineer. He started his career as an exploration geologist before moving into the humanitarian sector working for International Rescue Committee, Médecins Sans Frontières and Oxfam. He obtained a 1^st class MSc in hydrogeology from Birmingham University and went on to work for the UK Environment Agency as a hydrogeologist.

In 2012 Geraint founded Groundwater Relief in order to link groundwater expertise from within the private, public and academic sectors to the aid and development sectors. Since 2016 he had been working full time as Groundwater Relief's Chief Executive Officer until he stepped down from that role in June 2026.

Geraint has experience developing and managing small to large scale groundwater supply projects all over Africa and Asia.

Nigel has been working at a senior level in the charity sector for the past 18 years having responsibility for the finances, human resources, business and governance of the organisation. Previous to that he was a business owner which gave him the opportunity to work across Europe.

With a BSc (Hons) in Computer Studies and a MA in Personnel and Development Nigel joined Groundwater Relief in 2023 and is very excited to be part of the Charity’s aim of alleviating poverty by helping others develop and manage groundwater resources. This role allows Nigel to use his skills to help Groundwater Relief achieve its aims and next stage of growth.

Tom is a Hydrogeologist with over a decade of experience managing water resource projects in the UK and overseas. Starting out in the mining industry, after completing an undergraduate degree in Exploration and Resource Geology, he worked in West Africa for several years as a Geologist. Shifting from mineral to water resources, he went on to complete the Hydrogeology Masters at Birmingham.

His previous work includes groundwater resource assessments, borehole design, and risk management for both public water utilities and private sector clients combining field supervision with technical analysis and stakeholder engagement. He has recently returned from overseeing the drilling, installation and testing of +500 boreholes for one of the largest Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) projects in the world.

Wanting to utilise his technical skills for the people who need it the most, he has joined Groundwater Relief at an exciting time of growth to deploy his broad skillset and in-depth of knowledge of well drilling and groundwater resource management.

We are excited to see the enthusiasm Tom will bring to the team and his passion to mentor and support staff.

Danielle is a hydrogeologist from Canada. During her undergraduate studies, Danielle developed a keen interest and passion for hydrogeology and gained experience via summer internships within the mining industry in a metallurgical role in Colorado, working in mineralogy and wastewater analytical departments with a focus on acid rock drainage.

With a desire to delve into hydrogeology further, she completed an MSc from the University of British Columbia where her thesis research focused on ethanol blended fuel spill degradation and fugitive methane migration in intermediate-scale laboratory experiments for the quantification of gas migration in simulated shallow unconfined aquifer systems.

After her MSc, Danielle gained valuable experience in WASH practices and program development in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, followed by practical experience in the environmental consulting industry with a focus on contaminated site investigations and groundwater monitoring in Canada.

Danielle is passionate about leveraging hydrogeological technical knowledge in pursuit of sustainable groundwater development for the benefit and flourishing of communities. She is excited to be a part of the Groundwater Relief team where she can utilize and develop her skills while contributing to the mission of Groundwater Relief.

Hasan is a hydrogeologist based in the UK. He holds a First Class degree in Geology, during which his undergraduate dissertation focused on groundwater availability under different climate change scenarios in the Ugab Catchment, Namibia, developing an early interest in the impacts of climate variability on groundwater resources.

Following his undergraduate studies, Hasan gained valuable experience working overseas in Australia and New Zealand, which broadened his perspective and adaptability in diverse environments.

He later returned to the UK to complete an MSc in Hydrogeology at the University of Birmingham, where his master’s thesis involved a review and update of an existing groundwater model to assess sustainable water supply for the Cox’s Bazar mega refugee camp. This work focused on refining conceptual and numerical models to support long-term, sustainable abstraction strategies in a complex humanitarian setting.

After working as an Hydrogeology Intern for six months, Hasan has now been employed full time as a Junior Hydrogeologist with Groundwater Relief, supporting groundwater assessments, data analysis, and sustainable water supply planning for development and humanitarian projects. In addition, he is a trustee of a Gloucestershire-based charity, reflecting his commitment to community development and social impact.

He is passionate about applying hydrogeological science to real-world challenges and is motivated by the opportunity to contribute to equitable and sustainable groundwater access for communities worldwide.

Coralie supports our membership of groundwater professionals and supports them and our core staff with their various deployments on humanitarian and development projects. She has a background in education and digital communications, with experience producing written content, managing website updates and supporting organisational coordination.

Before joining Groundwater Relief, Coralie worked for many years in primary education, developing strong communication and organisational skills while working closely with diverse communities. She has a particular interest in sustainability and climate resilience, and is motivated by work that supports responsible groundwater management and improves access to safe water for communities around the world