Name:

Dee Anna (née Crute)

Email Address:

deecruteauthor@gmail.com

dee@deecrute.com

Instagram:

@dee.crute

Professional:

• Founder & editor-in-chief of The Introvert

• Writer & Journalist on inclusion rights, nature and adventure

• Shortlisted for Wild Muse Nature Writing Prize

• Member of The Outdoor Writers and Photographers Guild (OWPG)

• OWPG Diversity and Inclusion Officer​

• Investigative Qualifications

• Photographer (Landscapes, Nature)

• Campaigner for diversity, inclusion and women's rights

• I was interviewed by Sussex Wildlife Trust on Nature, Healing & Neurodiversity.

• Speaker at The International Hike Like a Woman Summit, where I highlighted the need of inclusion in the outdoor industry

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• Chemistry College graduate

• Integrated PhD: combined MSc in Animal Biotechnology and PhD in Reproductive Physiology and Toxicology (unfinished due to domestic abuse)

• Worked as a scientist and a writer for reproduction toxicology in maiden years

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• Volunteered for the British Red Cross as a medic for the "Safe Space" project, assisting the police and ambulance on weekend nights.

• Worked for the Criminal Justice Department on Prosecution Cases

• I swore my allegiance to the Crown as a Police Constable in 2015

• Predominantly, I investigated and managed dangerous sexual offenders, domestic abuse, rapes, stalking, and serious violence. I also investigated sudden deaths on behalf of the Coroner and assisted in major investigations such as murders, kidnaps, modern slavery and child abuse.

• I have wide experience in safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, specialising in stalking and domestic abuse. 

Specialist Activities

• Hiking

• Wild Camping,

• Nature for Healing,

• Outdoors & Disability,

• Adventure for Introverts

About Me

I am determined to create diverse and inclusive outdoors and bring nature to everyone's door whilst educating on safe and sustainable connection with wildlife.