I am a critical, interdisciplinary psychologist, with various theoretical perspectives influencing my work. I have a broad range of research interests and I have a record of research excellence, along with a wealth of experience in leading and delivering teaching and learning. I have completed a postgraduate certificate in Academic Practice, and I have been program leader for various undergraduate and Professional Doctorate courses. My research and pedagogy encompasses ideas from a range of disciplines including psychology, criminology, sociology and cultural studies, and I am a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. I am a graduate of the Aurora Leadership in Higher Education program for women.

After 10 years at Manchester Metropolitan University, I began working at CQUniversity as a Senior Lecturer in Criminology in December 2019, based at the Brisbane campus. 

University of Huddersfield

Manchester Metropolitan University

University of Huddersfield, UK - Lecturer in Psychology

Manchester Metropolitan University, UK - Senior Lecturer in Psychology

Leeds Beckett University, UK - External Examiner for BSc (hons) Psychology

I have been involved with the following media engagement for the Dating App Safety project:
•    ABC Capricornia (radio story)
•    ABC Tropical North t (radio story)
•    Connect FNQ  (online news) 
•    WIN Sunshine Coast  (TV news interview)
•    WIN Townsville  (TV news interview )
•    WIN Toowoomba (TV news interview)
•    WIN Cairns  (TV news interview)
•    WIN Rockhampton (TV news interview)
•    CQ Today  (newspaper interview)
•    CQ Today  (online news)
•    ABC News Radio National (radio interview)

As a critical psychologist working in the context of criminology, I have developed a broad range of research interests. I am particularly interested in the intersections between gender, sexuality, social justice, and equity. Other specialist areas of interest include critical criminology, particularly queer and feminist criminology, violence, wellbeing, feminism and LGBTQI+ communities. Recent work includes developing video resources for women to help them safely navigate dating apps in partnership with the North Queensland Women's Legal Service (NQWLS) on behalf of the Office of Justice and Attorney-General, and working with colleagues on behalf of the British Psychological Society to examine the UK government's consultation on preventing violence against women and girls.  Other recent work includes research around lived experiences of embodiment and sexual cultures.

I am a reviewer for:

• Psychology & Sexuality; Work, Community & Family; Feminism & Psychology; Qualitative Methods in Psychology; Qualitative Research; Sexualities; British Journal of Health Psychology; Psychology & Health; Journal of Sex Research; Journal of Homosexuality; and Psychology of Women and Equalities Section Review.

I have been supervising both domestic & international postgraduate students since 2015, at  Masters degree and PhD level, and I have experience in supervising distance students. 

I have completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice, (PGC AP) and I am a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). 

Chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Association (CPsychol)

Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society (AFBPsS)

Member of the Australia and New Zealand Society for Criminology

I am editor of the British Psychological Society's Psychology of Women & Equalities Review, a biannual publication focusing on increasing awareness and action around gender and inequality issues.