International Health Humanities Network Membership

I’m fascinated by the complexity of human health and by the places, spaces and experiences that affect us all. I’ve worked in research, policy and practice across health and human services in government and for national and international charities, investigating ways to design, implement and evaluate integrated health interventions that will have impact for all of us. 

With a PhD in Social Science, I remain committed to understanding, analysing and synthesising complex information from diverse sources, and applying my skills in both qualitative and quantitative data analysis. I enjoy building programs in new environments, within and around systems. I grapple with complicated questions and interrogate them for and with the people that use the solutions I design and deliver. 

My work is often about conceptualising various approaches and weaving them together so that I can optimise the impact and success of the programs I deliver. It is about communicating complex information, simply. 

I have held strategic appointments focused on linking insights and evidence with action for Wellcome Trust, Access Arts and Culture, health and Wellbeing Alliance. As well, I’ve held senior management and operational positions focussed on scaling and implementing health programs with Sense, Cerebral Palsy League and Movember Foundation. I have held board director positions with Amnesty International UK and Engage, the visual arts charity. 

My academic career has included appointments in Australia and United Kingdom, at Queensland University of Technology, University College London, Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. I have secured funding for research that advances our understanding of how to implement and scale interventions for improving people’s health. This includes support from the Arts and Humanities Research Council (UK), Esme Fairbairn Foundation Trust, Sport England and Big Lottery Fund.