I am always happy to discuss ideas &opportunities
My style, interests and expertise align particularly well with individuals and organisations innovating new creative projects, developing new programmes or partnerships and those working to connect research and practice.
Insight, Vision & Opportunity
Developing ideas, partnerships and programmes
I can help with refining and articulating your purpose and goals, research and identify needs, provide fresh insights to spark ideas and create connections to help deliver them.
With an energetic approach, wide ranging connections and creative flair I have been invited to sit on strategic advisory groups, worked closely with senior leaders and design agencies and led innovative projects and programmes.
Inspiration, support & encouragement
Enabling, advising, supervising and mentoring
With a warm and engaging personality and an honest and thoughtful approach I am an enthusiastic supporter, loyal ally and sounding board. I am a great listener and enjoy holding space for people to articulate their needs and ideas.
I can give inspiration, guidance and practical help with many things including writing funding proposals and strategic documents, designing and analysing research, giving guidance and feedback to students and implementing new creative projects.
Events & creative conversations
Collaborations that bring interests, disciplines and sectors together
Passionate about connecting research, theory and practice I have initiated three national conferences with academic partners: Contemporary Rituals and Participatory Events; Professionalism, Boundaries and the Workplace and Building Bridges-Linking research and practice in HIV prevention.
I value creative conversations and regularly give talks, take part in workshops and chair panels. I believe expertise comes in many forms and really enjoy being part of a creative team or collaborative studio environment.
My training and qualifications include
PhD Keele University, published as Sex, Work and Professionalism, working in HIV/AIDS by Routledge (2001)
BSc Hons Anthropology and Psychology Goldsmiths’ College, University of London
Unilever Project Leadership, Managing Innovation and Synectics creative facilitation
Terrence Higgins Trust certificate in HIV/AIDS Counselling
Green Fuse and Dead Good Guides trained Celebrant
Veriditas Trained Labyrinth Facilitator
Mentoring
Since October 2024 I have been a beneficiary of Mercury Creatives, a professional development programme for the cultural sector. As part of my engagement on this programme, I am currently undergoing 8 hours of mentoring support, alongside attending a series of business development, showcasing and networking events with fellow Mercury Creative beneficiaries. The Mercury Creatives programme is funded by Arts Council England, Essex County Council and Tendring District Council and is being delivered by the Mercury Theatre, Colchester.
Insight, support and events that bring ideas to life
2024/2025
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