Disability, Inclusion, and the Power of Doing Things Differently
I am a blind academic and a Professor of Entrepreneurship and Inclusion at Royal Holloway University of London. My work explores how disability reshapes leadership, entrepreneurship, education, and organisational life — challenging the assumption that there is only one “right” way to work, succeed, or belong.
What I work on
My research, teaching, and public engagement sit at the intersection of disability, inclusion, and institutional change. I focus on how lived experience and disability knowledge can inform better research practices, more inclusive leadership, and more effective organisations.
My work is shaped by lived experience, research, and leadership practice. Alongside my academic roles, I act as a disability advisor, consultant, volunteer campaigner and public speaker. I am particularly interested in how inclusion is enacted — or resisted — in everyday organisational life, from universities and workplaces to leisure and travel.
- Disability & Inclusive Leadership: Rethinking leadership, productivity, and ability beyond ableist norms.
- Entrepreneurship & Inclusion: Exploring how disabled people innovate, create value, and navigate systems not designed for them.
- Research, Policy & Practice: Translating research into guidance for universities, organisations, and policymakers.
- Public Speaking & Consultancy: Keynotes, workshops, and advisory work on disability, inclusion, and organisational change.
Impact & Engagement
My work spans academic research, public scholarship, and collaborative projects across sectors. I am committed to producing work that is rigorous, accessible, and that leads to real-world impact.
- Academic publications and reports
- Media commentary and interviews
- Podcast and documentary contributions
- Exhibitions and public engagement projects
- Keynotes, panels, and workshops
About me
I am passionate about my work as I have ample experience of how inaccessible and excluding the world can before disabled people. However, I have also found lots of jo, fund and happiness in my life as a blind woman. With my work, I want to challenge our perceptions of disability.
Beyond the Academic
Alongside my academic work, I write about disability, access, travel, culture, and everyday experiences of navigating the world differently. This is about reflection, storytelling, and connection beyond traditional academic formats.
Work with me
I collaborate with universities, companies, charitable & cultural organisations, policymakers, publishers, and event organisers. If you are interested in research collaboration, speaking, consultancy, or media engagement, I would be glad to hear from you.