I’m a chartered psychologist and researcher interested in health and inequality, drawing on both professional expertise and personal perspective.

I grew up in a working-class family where health challenges and financial hardship were part of daily life. These early experiences made clear to me that inequality is not an abstract concept but a force that profoundly affect people’s lives.

In my twenties, the sudden death of a close friend from unmanaged epilepsy crystallised my interest in health-related stigma. I witnessed how self-stigma, societal judgment and systemic barriers can delay or prevent access to care. This became a formative influence on my research trajectory and my interest in how stigma operates within health systems.

During my doctoral studies, I simultaneously held major caring responsibilities within my family. These experiences further deepened my understanding of trauma and structural inequality, shaping both my research approach and ongoing commitment to work that is grounded in care, fairness and community support.

Today, I bring these perspectives into everything I do: mentoring, leading research, and partnering with organisations to create meaningful change. These insights shape how I mentor, lead and work in partnership with others, prioritising care, collaboration and impact.