My work focuses on different types of inequalities, employing an intersectional lens to understanding inequalities in young people's health. My ESRC Policy Fellowship in the Scottish Government for 16 months was transformative for me in thinking about intersectional inequalities, discrimination and young people's physical and mental health. For the fellowship I was an embedded researcher within the Population Health Analysis Team, leading research on gendered inequalities to support the Women's Health Plan. That work has inspired an ESRC Impact Award that will co-produce a resource for healthcare professionals to support their practice with young women (Jan - Sep 2025). 

I went on to complete a NIHR School for Public Health Research Launching Fellowship (2023 - 2025), in which I provided inequalities and qualitative expertise on the HAF-DEFINE project, which examined the engagement with holiday clubs among families with low income. The project had strong policy engagement with the Department for Education and involved a novel 'creative facilitation' approach to data collection. 

I will continue my interest in inequalities and young people's health through a Wellcome Early Career Award (2025 - 2030): Unlocking the potential of intersectionality for reducing adolescent mental health inequalities: a mixed methods and theoretically grounded approach. This fellowship brings together a large team of collaborators across academic, policy, voluntary community organisations, practice and those with direct experience with the aim of informing equitable strategies for young people's mental health.

In addition to my research I have a strong record of leadership and academic citizenship. I am the cross-cutting co-lead of the Bristol Medical School Equality Diversity and Inclusion Board. I have completed programmes including the GW4 Crucible 2024 and the GROW programme for mental health researchers.