Global Cooksafe Coalition

Our Team

Tushar Nair

UK and Europe Campaign Manager

Tushar drives the coalition forward in the UK and Europe, working alongside and expanding our network of members, partners and government supporters. Tushar has over ten years of experience specialising in network-building and policy advocacy. He has worked extensively with policymakers, multilateral agencies and civil society organisations at national and global levels. His work has largely focused on public health policy and advocacy aimed at regional governance bodies such as the G20, G7, ASEAN, and APEC.

Jilly Middleton

Chef Programme Manager

Jilly leads engagement with chef ambassadors and supporters for the GCC, and works with hospitality and cooktop industries to reduce barriers to commercial kitchen electrification. She has eight years of experience working as an organiser, educator and advocate across food, agriculture and conservation sectors. Advocacy in food came as an extension of over ten years of regenerative farming, supplying leading Australian restaurants.

Sophie Weiner

Digital Engagement Manager

Sophie is responsible for Cooksafe’s social media, digital platforms and digital strategy. She works to highlight our coalition members, chef ambassadors and advocacy work in the digital space. She has 14 years of experience in digital communications, campaigning, marketing, social media, journalism and digital project management at both nonprofit and for profit organisations. 

Rushani Epa

Chef Campaigner – UK and Europe

Rushani engages and collaborates with GCC chef ambassadors across the UK and Europe. She has seven years of experience in the food media industry, as a consultant, public speaker, freelance journalist, publisher, editor and marketing lead. She has penned pieces for some of Australia’s leading publications and is the founder of a food magazine.