Experienced researcher, writer, healthcare improvement lead and public engagement professional, with expertise in storytelling and health humanities. Proven history of leadership in teaching and learning in higher education, with an innovative portfolio of projects around reading, writing, and wellbeing. Particular specialisms in children's and young adult (YA) literature, memory studies, ageing, and end of life. Also offers writing coaching, feedback and consultancy services as The Writing Path, helping aspiring and developing writers find their way.