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I graduated from Northumbria University with a BA(h) in Human Geography in 2011.�� Following this I developed my academic interests in homelessness and social exclusion by working for Northumbria University 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 Northumbria University, starting the project in October 2014.

Qualifications

1^st 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

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