Profile

As an experienced project manager and educator, I blend these skills in my creative approach to sharing learning and advocating for organisations and individuals.

I am also a published author and teacher of adults and young adults (PhD and PGCE).

My passion lies in finding innovative ways to connect and engage with young adults and mature students to allow them to share in the joy of learning Queer history and the Arts.

Education

2015, Cardiff Metropolitan University. PhD in Theatre (Thesis Title: ‘Angels at the National and Bohemians in the West End: Transposing American Dramatic Depictions of AIDS to the British Stage in Angels in America and Rent’)

2010, UWIC. PGCE in History (Secondary Education).

2008, Kings College, University of London, and RADA. MA in Text & Performance Studies (Merit).

2006. University of Nottingham and McGill University, Montreal (study abroad). BA (Hons) American & Canadian Studies with History (2:1).

Employment

Mencap Cymru- Citizen Curators Project Manager

(2022-present)

I manage a co-produced oral history project with three community groups across Wales.

We are collecting oral histories and curating exhibitions in co-production with community groups across Wales.

Managing three community groups to collect, archive and curate oral histories.

Managing budgets and reporting to Heritage Lottery Fund.

London Playwrights- Script Editor and Workshop Facilitator. (2019-Present)

Delivering workshops in person and over Zoom in writing for the stage. Workshops include Playwrighting for Everyone, LGBTQ+ Theatre, Writing Musicals, Dialect, and Writing Historic Characters. Also, work as a writing mentor.

Bishopsgate Institute, Course Designer and Tutor (2017 – present)

Tutor of adult learning courses in the field of LGBTQIA+ literature and culture.  Courses devised include LGBTQ+ literature, Cultural AIDS, Queer musical theatre, and Queer London. 

Cardiff Museum- Education Coordinator  

Education workshop facilitator- leading workshops around Cardiff’s Social History with young people and adults.

Insole Court Trust- Marketing Officer.  

Sole marketing lead for Heritage attraction and community venue Insole Court. Curated an innovative series of performances and talks on history, literature, and politics. 

Makers Guild in Wales- Content Officer & Deputy Manager

Operational lead running the gallery and engaging visitors to inspire and connect. Alongside this, I created a new website, including an online shop, and grew the organisation’s social media following across platforms.

Investment and Funding Services Team Assistant: Arts Council Wales

Advising on grant application and management across arts companies, dealing with a wide range of arts-based clients and day-to-day administration.

Development Advisor: the University of South Wales (Creative Industries Research Institute)

Developing research grant proposals working with academics and creative industry practitioners. Provided project management for successful grants.

Other experience

Teaching and Facilitation

Theatre Workshop Facilitator & University Lecturer: Freelance (2010-2018

University lecturer and facilitator designing and delivering lectures, seminars, and education workshops for adult and young audiences with the National Theatre, University of Wolverhampton, University of South Wales, and Cardiff Metropolitan University. 

Study Support Worker, Cardiff Metropolitan University

Supporting students with disabilities with their studies.

Voluntary Roles.

Arena Theatre (Wolverhampton) Advisory Board Member

Offering expertise and guidance on the work of the theatre

Overseeing budgets.

Specialist role as Access advisor. 

Taking Flight Theatre, Chair of the Board of Trustees.

(2017-2022)

I managed the board and line, managing six employees. Overseeing the move from project funding to Arts Council Portfolio company.  Responsible for governance, employment, safeguarding, and signing off on all aspects of fundraising and finances.