Where The Magic Happens
Current Serving YGS Council Members
At the Yorkshire Geological Society, we pride ourselves on being diverse, friendly & inclusive. Below is a list of current YGS council members, once you know who we are, come & say hello when you see us at events (or even in the street!).
Laura Burrell Garcia | Council Member
I’ve been fascinated by nature for as long as I can remember, especially the story of how the Earth, plants, and animals have evolved through time. I was fortunate to have two inspiring Biology and Geology teachers in secondary school who encouraged that curiosity.
I went on to study Geology at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, where I developed a deep love for the geology of the Pyrenees. During the summers, I joined prehistoric archaeological excavations, which added another layer to my interest in Earth’s history. Sharing geology with others has always been something I enjoy, so my friend Pablo and I began offering guided geological walks across Catalunya.
After completing my degree, I wanted to explore the practical side of sedimentology and structural geology. That led me to the UK, where I completed a master’s in Petroleum Geoscience at the University of Manchester. I later returned to Barcelona to do a PhD on salt tectonics in the Pyrenees, and it was during this time that I realised how important fieldwork was to me and that I wanted it to remain central to my career.
I now work as a Survey Geologist for the British Geological Survey. My role includes producing geological maps and models of the UK, as well as contributing to international projects and public engagement. One of my major projects has been the remapping of the Yorkshire Wolds. Over four years, I spent several weeks in the field, mapping the Flamborough Head Fault Zone and the boundaries of the Chalk Group formations. When the project came to an end, I wanted to continue learning about the geology of Yorkshire and northern England, and to stay involved in talks, field trips, and outreach activities. That’s why I joined the Yorkshire Geological Society in 2025.
