Natasha Bradshaw

Natasha Bradshaw is an experienced professional in the field of coastal and marine governance, currently serving as the Director at Ocean and Coastal Futures Ltd. since July 2022. With a longstanding commitment to the sector, Natasha has held the position of President at the Coastal & Marine Union - EUCC since February 2005 and continues to contribute as a Council and Board Member. Natasha also serves as the National Marine Parks Research Advisor for the Blue Marine Foundation and treasurer for the Royal Geographical Society’s Coastal and Marine Research Group. As a founding member of the Coastal Partnerships Network, Natasha has played a pivotal role in establishing collaborative frameworks for coastal stewardship. An accomplished academic, Natasha completed a Doctorate at the University of the West of England, focusing on collaborative governance for coastal stewardship. Prior roles include consultant for The Rivers Trust, and various positions at WWF-UK, where significant contributions to marine governance policy were made. Natasha holds a BSc in Geography from the University of Southampton.