- Deep interest in conservation – served on the board of Tusk Trust, a UK-based African conservation and community non-profit for 12 years, until 2023.
- Part of the Events Committee for Pure Earth, a global conservation not for profit focused on providing solutions to lead and mercury poisoning.
- Member of the board of Dunelm, the US board for Durham University 2013- present. Led the alumni-sponsored scholarship program for current students.
- Keen interest in the theatre and the arts – on the events committee for the American Friends of London’s National Theatre and the House of SpeakEasy.
- Financial Journalist 1987-2000 in London for The Sun, Today and the Evening Standard. Freelance work for the Sunday Times and the Daily Telegraph.
- Based in New York City for 15 years, with as much time as possible on Shelter Island.