My background is in psychology and I have a BSc (Hons) and MSc in Psychological Studies. I am also due to undertake a PhD in Social Identities and Intergenerational Trauma.

My Fellowship addresses tackling misogyny and reducing violence against women through a sporting nature of helping to teach young male athletes healthy and positive attitudes towards girls. I am passionate about these issues because, as a woman, I have seen at first hand the damaging effects of misogynistic attitudes and behavior. There have also been a number of young females who have lost their lives through male violence and this has inspired me to take action and bring about change in my community and further afield.

Upon my return from the USA I intend to disseminate my findings to the relevant authorities to enable this programme to be rolled out in Northern Ireland. Then, as a result, we will begin to see positive changes in my country.