Meet the team

I joined the Accessibility and Disability Resource Centre in August 2024, having held a similar role at the Accessibility Centre of the University of Leicester for ten years. I started there as a Note taker and Specialist Mentor, then became the Disabled Students Allowance Administrator before finally becoming the Senior Administrator of the Centre in 2018. 

Things I enjoy:

Painting and drawing, kayaking, running and cycling. I am also fond of quizzes and puzzles, especially escape room games and treasure hunts. 

I joined the ADRC in 2023 as part of the new Non Matriculated Student team after 8 years working in Homerton College as Postgraduate Administrator and Disability Liaison Officer. I am excited to continue my passion of supporting students at the University of Cambridge.  

Interests: Yoga and looking after my rescue dog.

• Attention Deficit (Hyperactivity) Disorder – ADHD
• Specific learning difficulties (such as dyslexia and dyspraxia)

I joined the Accessibility and Disability Resource Centre in 2014 as a Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD) Adviser. Prior to joining, I worked in Asia and Europe before returning to the UK to take up various roles in Further Education (FE). It was in FE that I became involved in supporting individuals with disabilities, particularly those with an SpLD. I am a qualified diagnostic assessor and tutor in SpLD and a senior accredited member of the National Association of Disability Practitioners (NADP). I work with students and those involved in their teaching and learning from primarily STEM based subjects but also from Theology.

I joined the ADRC in 2024. My background is within education, having gained experience across a range of settings. I hold a PGCert Secondary Education (Geography) and am experienced in SEND education. I have been a Local Authority Advisory Teacher, PGCE Professional Tutor and am a qualified SpLD tutor and diagnostic assessor. My enthusiasm for inclusivity and supporting students stems from my family narrative and knowing that I can offer positive impact for students in their educational experience. 

I previously worked as a Primary school teacher having completed my PGCE at Cambridge.

My favourite place in the whole world is the Lake District because the scenery and walks are fantastic. I am very creative, and I love colour. My passion is crocheting and sewing.

• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Autism
• Specific learning difficulties (such as dyslexia and dyspraxia)

I joined the Accessibility and Disability Resource Centre in 2023 in a pilot role as a Neurodiversity Adviser based within one college.  The impact of this role is being studied as part of a wider research project into different models of disability advisory practice (central university, department-based and college-based).

Prior to joining the ADRC I helped to establish a college-based wellbeing service at the University.  I trained as a medical doctor and worked in the NHS for several years, specialising in Surgery and Radiology.  I have a PGCert in Medical Education and am currently studying for a PGCert in Autism.

I am the Autism Screening Adviser at the ADRC. I joined the ADRC in 2023 to form part of the new Screening Service Team. I am very passionate about supporting Autistic Students, and those with Specific Learning Differences. My background is in Psychology, and I have previously worked in psychological research relating to mental health, assisted reproduction and developmental psychology. I have also worked in schools, sports settings and in the NHS as part of a team who worked with neurodivergent individuals providing both therapy and diagnostic assessments. I am particularly interested in the varying presentations of Autism and how Autism may present in undiagnosed adults. I am also very interested in the role of masking and how Autism presents in high masking individuals. I feel so lucky to be able to work with students at Cambridge and to be a part of such a wonderful team.

• Autism
• Hearing loss or those who are d/Deaf
• Mental health conditions
• Mobility and physical impairments
• Sight loss or those who are blind
• Unseen disabilities and long-term health conditions

I first qualified as a Social Worker and worked with profoundly deaf and hearing impaired adults, becoming proficient in British Sign Language. I have held the post of Disability Adviser, at three Universities, as well a role as Equality and Diversity Adviser, developing and implementing guidance and policies on Equality and Diversity. I have been a volunteer adviser and support worker at the Terrence Higgins Trust Cymru and Bipolar UK, where I became interested in the area of student mental health in higher education. A topic I explored and published on for my MSc. I am also co-author of a paper on implementing reasonable adjustments in medical education for disabled students. I am an accredited practitioner with the Universities Mental Health Advisers Network and a senior accredited member of the National Association of Disability Practitioners.

• Autism
• Hearing loss or those who are d/Deaf
• Mental health conditions
• Mobility and physical impairments
• Sight loss or those who are blind
• Unseen disabilities and long-term health conditions

I joined the team in 2010. Prior to joining the team, I worked for a range of UK-based organisations run by/for disabled people. I also worked for international voluntary sector organisations focusing on education, disability and on supporting refugees.

• Attention Deficit (Hyperactivity) Disorder – ADHD 
• Autism 
• Hearing loss or those who are d/Deaf 
• Mental health conditions 
• Mobility and physical impairments 
• Sight loss or those who are blind 
• Specific learning difficulties (such as dyslexia and dyspraxia) 
• Unseen disabilities and long-term health conditions 

I joined the service in 2019 as an Administrative Assistant and became an Assistant Disability Adviser in September 2023. The thing I enjoy most about my job is assisting students with their questions and concerns.

• Autism
• Hearing loss or those who are d/Deaf
• Mental health conditions
• Mobility and physical impairments
• Sight loss or those who are blind
• Unseen disabilities and long-term health conditions

I joined the Accessibility and Disability Resource Centre in 2018 as a Office Administrator and became an Assistant Disability Adviser in 2019.  I became a Disability Adviser in 2024. Previous to this I worked in the Part II Chemistry lab and lecture theatres. I studied Law and then History at the University of East Anglia.

I am originally from Buckinghamshire, but moved to Cambridge 18 years ago. I have worked in a variety of roles since leaving university; including as Media Researcher, a teaching assistant for children with disabilities, a runner for the BBC’s political department, and as a Media Manager for an author.

I have been working for the University of Cambridge since 2017 and joined the ADRC in 2020.