In a few words...
1994
I applied and was accepted for an AFS homestay, and at 16 I moved to France for a year, joined a local school, and sat the French part of the Baccalauréat.
1999
I returned to England and took A-Levels in English, French and History, then went on to read History and French at the University of Manchester.
2001
After a successful internship at AFS VIVRE SANS FRONTIERE, I was offered a job as a programme coordinator (maternity cover).
2002
I took up a position as a secretary to the European Counsellor at the European Commission Delegation to the OECD and UNESCO.
2003
Between 2003 – 2009, I worked as a Research Assistant to the Education and Equality Policy Lead at the British Embassy in Paris.
2009
I moved back to the UK and began working as a freelance translator –combining my love of French, History, Politics and reports.
2015
I found a new love for community work, establishing a local community group that went on to fundraise in support of refugees in Calais.
2016
My business underwent a rebrand. I was taking on more writing and editing projects alongside translation, and I wanted my brand to reflect this.
2017
I joined an Ignite Yorkshire youth project pilot in partnership with Canal Connections project as a facilitator and rapporteur.
2018
My first paid community development project, Multi-Story Water, explored locals’ connections with the water environment and informed the public on flood risk.
2020
I was finally diagnosed with ADHD, and began the long journey of navigating my new life and advocating for neuroinclusivity.
2023
I began offering a ‘Neuroinclusive communications’ service, which stems from the daily frustrations I face living with ADHD. If your business is turning off atypical brains, I can help!