A Community Organiser involved in community projects and urban change; working with others to help promote a healthier, more sustainable, creative and inclusive society. My work is very Southampton-focused. I am a Director of The Southampton Collective, a community interest company dedicated to a healthier, more sustainable city. I have experience in community development and engagement, with a focus on shared decision making. A significant part of my work is designing and delivering workshops to ensure people, including local communities and those who have lived experience of issues, can have their say in a meaningful way,I trained and worked in my early professional years as a town planner, and remain committed to placemaking and healthy, inclusive, green urban environments. I am keen on walking and cycling and campaign for urban improvements to encourage more active travel. I also enjoy open water swimming, and promote better access to water for local communities.I am Autistic, with Functional Neurological Disorder and at times struggle with speech and language, so sometimes used Alternative Communication. I am keen to see greater inclusion for disabled people. Feel free to ask me about neurodiversity.
Listed skills include Local Government, Social Enterprise, Public Sector, Community Engagement, and 18 others.
