I joined the Social Science Research Unit as a Research Fellow in 2022 on an NIHR funded project exploring the impact of embedded researchers in public health settings. I previously completed a PhD in Planning (2021) at the University of Waterloo, Canada, in which I focused on evaluating and improving equity of access to nature for underrepresented communities. Prior to this, I attained an MSc in Conservation and Biodiversity (2016) at the University of Exeter through which I explored the social and ecological outcomes of a sea turtle conservation programme in North Cyprus.

Outside of my academic work, I previously volunteered on the Board of Directors for Waterloo Region Nature, Canada, and worked as a Project Manager for Sustainable Merton, a locally focused environmental charity in London. As part of this work, I contributed to the set up of a Community Fridge to address food poverty and waste and was part of the small team named runners-up for Breakthrough Charity of the Year at the 2021 Merton Best Business Awards.

At UCL, I co-coordinate the Early Career Network for the Social Research Institute.

I am now accepting new doctoral students as a subsidiary supervisor. If our research interests align and you are thinking about undertaking a PhD, email me to arrange an initial discussion.