Teaching Fellow in Planetary Health and One Health | University of Edinburgh, Global Academy of Agriculture and Food Systems
My current research is rooted in understanding how to best support farmers in food systems transitions towards food systems that are environmentally sustainable, uphold animal welfare, and support farmers' own wellbeing while ensuring global food security and nutrition. I would be keen to hear from others working in this space, or interested in hearing more about our own research.
I am an ecologist turned animal welfare scientist with a fondness for data science and a passion for making information accessible to those who can use it to better the lives of their animals, and subsequently their own. My experience in both academia and industry is extensive and varied, ranging from living in the Belizean jungle, studying the behavioural ecology of wild monkeys, to owning a SCUBA diving school in Thailand. I combine inspiration from my international experiences with knowledge gleaned from my interests in pedagogy and human behaviour change to design and deliver educational experiences that are accessible, engaging, and empowering. My current research interests are broad, though consistently rooted in the interconnection of animals (human and non-human), with each other and to our planet. I aim to explore innovative solutions towards the improvement of animal welfare and planetary health, while inspiring future generations to overcome the challenges they inherit.
