About

I’m a writer, researcher-in-training, and former frontline practitioner working at the intersection of addiction, criminal justice, and public health. My work is driven by a commitment to compassionate, evidence-based care for people who use drugs - and a deep belief in the transformative power of harm reduction.

Over the past several years, I’ve worked in substance misuse services across both prison and community settings, including as a Team Leader at The Forward Trust in HMP Downview, and as a Through-the-Gate Advocate with Women in Prison. These roles, alongside my time as a Recovery Worker at Change Grow Live, have shaped my understanding of the complex barriers people face when navigating systems of support - and the urgent need for more inclusive, trauma-informed models of care.

Now, I’m turning my focus to research and policy. In September 2025, I’ll begin an MSc in Addictions at King’s College London, supported by the SSA Bursary and a KCL scholarship. I'm currently training with Release to become a Communications and Research Intern, and I continue to write independently about harm reduction, justice, and drug policy.

This site is a home for my blog, where I reflect on frontline practice, explore research and policy developments, and share ideas for building better systems, I am interested in the MENA region, particularly in under-resourced contexts like Jordan, where I hope to focus my future doctoral research.