MA English (University of Cambridge)
MA Theatre and Development Studies (University of Leeds)
PhD Theatre Studies (Lancaster University)
I have a background in education and community arts as a schoolteacher and theatre facilitator. Since 2014 I have used creative, arts-based methods to research youth and community participation in disaster resilience building. I’ve been involved in projects across the UK, Europe, Asia and Africa that have researched the experiences of disaster-affected communities and promoted youth voice and action on issues including flooding, coastal change, nuclear disaster and the climate crisis. Through this work I have collaborated with emergency planners, scientists, health practitioners, NGOs and schools. I also run environmental education projects at Global Link Development Education Centre in Lancaster.
Flood Stories: 360 VR animations & educational resources
Coastal Change Stories: community booklet
Flood Snakes & Ladders: workshop/game
Flooding: A Social Impact Archive
Youth-led Adaptation to Climate Change Challenges in Vietnam
Global Link Development Education Centre