Steering group

Jonathan is a professional journalist, educator and researcher with 25 years' experience in the national media. During his time as a news editor and senior writer, Jonathan has reported on some of the most significant stories of our time.

Ayla is Senior Lecturer and Course Lead for Politics and International Relations. Ayla conducted their PhD at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) before working in the Department of International Politics, at Aberystwyth University.

Jenny is a cultural geographer specialising in tourism and adventure in the context of gender, policy, sustainability, and social justice. Jenny takes an interdisciplinary approach, currently exploring the gendered nature of adventure tourism and the affective and intersectional experiences of contemporary and historical adventurers. She recently published the book 'Gender, Politics and Change in Mountaineering: Moving Mountains.'

Charikleia is a Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy with specialism in Special Needs Education. They are interested in developmental cognitive neuropsychology and developmental psychology, and the application of research in rehabilitation focusing on children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders particularly children with Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Co-ordination Disorder (DCD or otherwise known as dyspraxia).

Obasanjo is deeply integrated within the global public health community with key affiliations with esteemed organisations like the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, the Royal Society for Public Health. He leads projects with hands-on involvement in community health, particularly emphasising research outreach among the minority community.

Ruth is a mental health researcher with a focus on the ways that social identity and neurodivergence influence mental health experiences, especially for those marginalized via sexuality, gender, and (dis)ability.

Carole's research relates to youth and community work, social policy, and youth participation.

Lorna is a developmental psychologist with a research focus on neurodiversity in educational contexts.