Luke Young

Luke Young's work experience includes a variety of roles in different companies. In 2012, they worked as a REACH Coordinator and Project Manager at GSM Graphic Arts, where they were responsible for creating a database of chemicals and materials used in the company. Luke also gained experience in communication, project management, and manufacturing.

In 2015, Luke attended the Gatsby Plant Science Summer School as part of a week-long program that included talks, practicals, and discussions on plant science.

In 2016, they worked as a Research Assistant for Operation Wallacea, conducting biodiversity surveys in Cusuco National Park.

Also in 2016, Luke was a Wellcome Trust Biomedical Scholar at Durham University, studying RNA splicing and intracellular lipid droplet formation in mammalian cells.

From 2017 to 2018, they worked as a Male Novice Development Coach at Collingwood College Boat Club, where they coached students new to rowing and managed training schedules and team selection.

In 2018, Luke became the CEO and Co-founder of Alora, a startup focused on providing food sustainability while preserving the natural world.

In 2021, they took on the role of Mentor at Seaworthy Collective, a startup community and venture studio dedicated to developing ocean innovation and growing the Blue Economy in South Florida.

Luke Young completed their education from 2014 to 2018 at Durham University, where they obtained an Integrated Masters degree in Biological Sciences.