I am an educational technology expert with over ten years' experience as a senior digital strategist within the non-profit sector. In my current role as Head of Digital Learning at Save the Children UK, I lead a team that has created online learning resources for over 350k global learners in twelve different languages. We have supported humanitarian responses worldwide, including in Ukraine, Türkiye, Syria and the Horn of Africa. Our digital learning lab has won multiple awards for digital development, including our work with generative AI in instructional design, gamification, virtual reality and online programme design.In 2019, I became a fellow of the Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851 for my work embedding immersive learning technology into technical teaching and STEM education. At the start of my career, I was a Special Educational Needs teacher supporting children with autism, communication and interaction difficulties. I strongly believe that the effective use of technology can make learning more accessible and inclusive.
Save the Children
Founded in 1919, Save the Children is an international NGO that works directly in over 100 countries to ensure children are healthy, educated and protected.
Humanitarian Leadership Academy
Based within Save the Children, the Academy creates and delivers learning programmes worldwide to help people prepare and respond to crises in their own countries.
1851 Royal Commission
The Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851 awards some 35 postgraduate Fellowships and Scholarships a year, for advanced study and research in science, engineering, design and the built environment.
May 2023
Podcast – Immersive Learning in the Humanitarian Sector
Humanitarians across the sector - whether directly or indirectly - are already engaging with these tools and immersing in the metaverse. What does that look like now and in the next 10 years?