I work at the intersection of ageing, education, inclusion and cultural heritage, exploring how people can continue to learn, participate, and develop a sense of purpose and belonging throughout the life course.
My multi-hyphenate background encompasses digital law, policy and marketing, inclusive education, assessment and psychometrics, gerontology and ageing policy. Over time, these strands have intertwined around a central concern: how systems, spaces and opportunities can be designed more inclusively, particularly for older, disabled and underserved people.
Alongside consultancy work, I pursue academic research in these specialist areas. My recent work has been recognised with the Hazel Muras-Osborn Prize in gerontology for its potential to contribute to age-responsive healthcare. I am currently developing papers on England’s Lifelong Learning Entitlement reform and on the effects of historic learning environments on student participation and engagement in residential adult education. I also review for the Journal of Interactive Media in Education (JIME), supporting dialogue between research and practice in digital learning.
Across everything I do, I am interested in practical, evidence-informed ways to make learning, heritage and public life more accessible, meaningful and sustainable for all.