I am a researcher and educator based in London.
I take an interdisciplinary approach, working between the sciences and humanities in the fields of health and education, with the aim of improving outcomes for young people and adults.
My research looks at inclusion and neurodiversity, with a focus on autism in workplaces and education. I take a lived-experience and participatory approach, with the view that research should be driven and led by the communities set to benefit from it.
Not only does this produce research that is more useful to its beneficiaries, but also intends to empower people who have been historically marginalised from research, outcomes, and policy.
I use mixed-methods in my work, aiming to build a holistic understanding of current social challenges to identify practical, context-led solutions. With a background in both the humanities and sciences, I enjoy bringing together different research designs grounded in real-world experience.
Research
Community and experience-led neurodiversity research
When we think of autistic employment, the focus is often on workplace adjustments, but these do not exist in a vacuum. Far too frequently, the relational sides of work gets left out. Yet, these really matter for successful employment and careers.
In a three-year research project at UCL, I am examining workplace inclusion for autistic people, with a focus on the education sector. Together with an autistic advisory group of teachers and researchers, we are looking at the systems, cultures, and practicalities that support autistic educators in their careers.
Schools are fast-paced, demanding environments, and meaningful inclusion requires approaches that understands these real contexts. We are working towards practical measures for workplace inclusion with autistic and non-autistic school leaders and teachers, and are looking forward to sharing these with the education community as they develop.
If you are interested in workplace inclusion, you can join my mailing list for updates on the work.
Inclusion for autistic people at work
Current Projects
Education
Practice-led research
I work with the belief that education is the most powerful catalyst for change. As a qualified teacher with a master’s degree in educational leadership, I focus on the social contexts and policies that shape pedagogy in both schools and university settings. As an active practitioner at school and university level, I am particularly engaged with how today’s education landscape influences learner outcomes.
