I am Research Lead for Occupational Therapy with the University of Plymouth and Interim Pathway lead for the MSc Advanced Professional Practice in Occupational Therapy. Throughout my career I have integrated professional practice experience with service development and research particularly in supporting people living with dementia. 

I have an interest in innovative placement models, professional identity development and interprofessional working. I have expereince of working in the UK, Romania and Republic of Ireland. 

As a member of the Prime Minister Dementia Working Group for Air Transport I seek to raise the importance of this meaningful occupation and improve the experiences flying for people with dementia and their carers. 

Lead for the Research Group  Participation in Every day life Univerity of Plymouth https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/participation-in-everyday-life

• Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• British Association of Occupational Therapists (BAOT)
• Fellow of Higher Education Academy (FHEA)

PhD Completions: 4

Current Director of Studies

3 PhD students (Social Transformation with Realist Methods; Bespoke Technology for Adults with Learning Disabilities and Dementia; Chronic Pain & Occupation) 

Current Supervisor 2nd Supervisor

2 Part time students (Technology & Older People; Phenomenology & Paddleboarding)

I enjoy facilitating learning in a broad range of subjects, particularly in the area of dementia care , research and innovative placement models including role emerging placements . I am an advocate of interprofessional learning and encourage entrepreneurial practice in emerging areas for occupational therapy. I am also interested in integrating digital health into healthcare.

I have developed several distance learning and blended learning modules at pre and post graduate levels.