Ethical storytelling.
Rigorous communication.
Meaningful impact.

With over 20 years of combined experience across journalism, international development, and academia, I bring a professional, internationally-informed perspective to research writing, communications, and ethical storytelling.

PhD in media & cultural studies

MA in media practice for development & social change

BA in international relations & media, communications, & culture

Experience across journalism, academia, & international development

Ethical storytelling and responsible research communication

Journalism

Reported on sensitive social, political and humanitarian issues for a leading national newspaper,including in conflict settings.

International development

Led communications, media, and advocacy initiatives on post-conflict development, including poverty reduction, crisis prevention, and access to justice, at the United Nations Development Programme.

Academia

Lectured at leading UK universities, teaching and mentoring in journalism, humanitarian reporting, media and cultural studies, and development communication and policy.

Editing and research

Editing across journalism, academia and research, and international development, including as UK editor of the European Journalism Observatory and former editorial assistant at the Institute of Development Studies.

Editorial expertise

Editing theses, journal articles and research papers

Refining policy documents and institutional reports

Enhancing clarity, structure and academic consistency

Ethical storytelling in humanitarian and development contexts

Professional proofreading for accuracy and presentation

Who I work with

  • Undergraduate and postgraduate students
  • Researchers and academics
  • Universities and research institutions
  • Policy, think tank, and advisory organisations
  • Media and communication professionals
  • NGOs, charities, and international organisations
  • Public and private sector organisations
  • Independent consultants and research professionals

Clear communication is not simply about presentation. It requires accuracy, care, and thoughtful
representation of ideas, research and lived realities.