I am very passionate and vocal about the transformational potential of the Arts for individuals and communities as it helps people feel their own power. I have a lot of experience in creating projects that are guided by the needs and aspirations of people beyond the typical reach of theatre, and highly value the opportunity for increased autonomy, possibility of harnessing creativity to change the fabric of how a place functions, and providing space for people to have a respite from the processes of place making life more difficult than needed. This can be seen in my work on REALITIES. When managing this work, I am particularly passionate about boldly creating programmes that extend access and equality of opportunity for all participants, unafraid to address the intersectional barriers people face when trying to engage. 

My strong belief in the Arts as a vehicle for social change has recently taken me to postgraduate study, and I achieved an MA in Art and Social Practice with Distinction. The culmination fo this work was my publication on Place, People, Power. Through my studies, I am engaged in and actively contributing to the current debates, issues, and innovations in community art equipping me with a fresh perspective to apply to numerous contexts.