In my role as Senior Leader of Research and Social Innovation at Skills society I design, facilitate and lead workshops & innovation labs around complex challenges. I bring deep knowledge of participatory research methodologies, and have diverse experiences with facilitating human-centred design approaches. I have a unique perspective in being in both the academy and grounded in community based research for systems change. My doctoral research centers around ways of fostering communities of belonging. I have also been mentored by some of the best in the world (Mark Cabaj) in developmental evaluation and apply this in longer term labs O steward to help collectives ensure learning and outcomes are helpful and relevant for our clients. I am passionate about making real systems change happen for people and communities that need it.