I am a researcher and development professional with over 15 years of experience working across academia, policy, and nonprofit sectors. My work focuses on helping organizations and individuals turn strong ideas and evidence into proposals that funders understand, trust, and support.

Over the course of my career, I have worked closely with funders, reviewers, universities, NGOs, and nonprofit organisations, giving me a clear view of how funding decisions are made and what distinguishes strong proposals from weak ones. This experience allows me to bridge the gap between the people seeking funding and those responsible for reviewing and approving grant applications.

I have led and contributed to large research and innovation programmes and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to move projects from concept to funded implementation. Along the way, I have written, reviewed, and advised on numerous grant proposals, gaining practical insight into funder expectations, evaluation criteria, and common proposal pitfalls.

In addition to my professional work, I have supported research and nonprofit communities through mentoring, knowledge sharing, and public engagement. I am passionate about clear thinking, strong writing, and evidence-informed decision-making, and I enjoy helping learners develop grant-writing skills that are applicable across disciplines and funding contexts.