It’s nearly a decade since I was inducted as a Fellow to WINGS World Quest. I’m still just as proud to be welcomed among such an inspiring group of scientists and explorers and working with an organisation that champions diversity in all its guises in such a positive and impactful way.
Ulyana, Ayuka, Sadie and Felicity at the WINGS gala
This year was the first time since attending my first WINGS gala back in 2014 that I was able to arrange to be in NYC for the annual event. It was extra special that in 2023 the organisation was celebrating its 20th anniversary and 100th Flag Carrier - and more special still that one of those flag carriers receiving their flag at the gala was Dr Ulyana Horodyskyj who has been working with the B.I.G. Expedition as scientific advisor for the past few years!
I met up with Ulyana at The Explorers Club HQ, close to the Gala venue, beforehand and was delighted to recognise some of the names and faces displayed on the walls!