ARCHITECT · EDUCATOR · SCOUT VOLUNTEER

I am a Registered Architect with the Architects Registration Board (ARB) and a Chartered Member of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). I hold a BA (Hons) Architecture degree from the University for the Creative Arts, a Master of Architecture (MArch) degree from the University of Kent and a Postgraduate Diploma in Architecture: Professional Practice from Cardiff University. I have undertaken research into collaborative and collective housing models and their relationship to the UK housing crisis which included a theoretical stance to design; in particular the ‘infra-ordinary’ as well as habitual aspects of everyday life. I currently work at the University of Kent International College as the Academic Coordinator as well as lecturing in architecture and digital design .

I am currently the County Lead Volunteer for Kent Scouts, which involves me managing and supporting 22 Districts across Kent by leading a team of District Lead Volunteers and the wider County Team. Kent Scouts is one of the largest Scout counties in the UK with almost 17,000 young people and 6,000 adult volunteers. I was also previously the UK Lead for Young Leaders which involved me leading the Explorer Scout Young Leaders’ Scheme for the organisation and ensuring that young people continue to play an active role in sectional leadership teams.

In July 2012, I was chosen to carry the Olympic Torch as a torchbearer for the London 2012 Olympics for my voluntary commitment in the Scouts and I continue to support my local Scout Group and Explorer Unit. My other interests include photography and travelling the world!