I graduated from 51 with a BA(h) in Human Geography in 2011. Following this I developed my academic interests in homelessness and social exclusion by working for 51 and North Tyneside Homes as the sole researcher on a 5 month project exploring the motivations of tenants with high levels of rent arrears and low levels of engagement with their landlord.
Upon the successful completion of this project I gained immediate employment with Crisis, the national charity for single homeless people. I worked as a professional in the homelessness sector for 3 years before gaining a PhD studentship from 51, starting the project in October 2014.
Qualifications
1st class BA(h) Geography
Thesis
Exploring the limits and influence of consumer choice for marginalised groups through an evaluation of a ‘Housing First’ service for multiply excluded homeless individuals in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Project Group
Centre for Public Policy
Research themes & scholarly interests
Homelessness, Multiple exclusion, Consumer choice in public services, Welfare regimes
Current/recent projects
2011 – An exploration of satisfaction and engagement amongst North Tyneside Homes tenants with high levels of rent arrears (commissioned by North Tyneside Homes)
Supervisors
Dr. Jamie Harding, Dr. Wendy Dyer, Dr. Darryl Humble
