Education & Qualifications

A short summary of my academic and professional qualifications, all (so far) achieved prior to my ADHD diagnosis and medication.

Academic Qualifications

MA in Communication Design

Norwich University of the Arts — 2023

This Master's helped me shape a design voice rooted in accessibility, purpose, and breaking boundaries. I explored ways to use physical disability as a strength in storytelling. It was a mix of research, real-world briefs, and creative experimentation that prepared me to design with intention. Much of what I learned during the degree is used today and still shapes my practice and ethics. Despite not knowing anything about ADHD at the time, much of what I learned has and will be paramount in my future work and how I approach future projects.

BSc (First) in Nutrition

University of Roehampton, London — 2021

This degree gave me a deep understanding of how food impacts physical and mental health. I studied everything from clinical nutrition and chronic disease to the psychology behind eating habits. It helped sharpen my research skills, ability to read and decipher scientific papers and studies, data analysis, and scientific communication. Having a love for food and fitness helped me get through, yet gaining an understanding of how to decipher information and evidence is a skill I am grateful for and will always find invaluable, especially in today's modern world of misinformation.

Professional Qualifications

Level 3 Teaching Qualification

Active IQ — 2021

This course gave me the foundations to teach adults in a structured way. I used it to deliver training for aspiring personal trainers, which gave me real insight into how people learn. It’s where I first started noticing gaps in traditional teaching and began thinking about how digital tools could make learning more accessible. Looking back, my undiagnosed ADHD was most likely what allowed me to see gaps and find ways to make learning easier and accessible to all.

Personal Training Certificate

Active IQ — 2019

Becoming a personal trainer wasn’t just about learning anatomy and exercise science, it was about understanding people. I worked closely with clients from all walks of life, learning to listen, adapt, and support them through various challenges. It taught me how to build trust, explain complex ideas simply, and meet people where they’re at. That empathy and real-world experience still shape how I approach design, learning, and communication today. I do believe if this was a place I were to revisit, I would do things very differently today, now that I have a greater understanding of mental health and neurodiversity.

Ongoing Learning

Full-Stack Web Development (Scrimba)

Self-Directed — Ongoing

I pay for and regularly use Scrimba to stay sharp and keep up with the latest in front-end and full-stack development. It’s an ADHD-friendly platform with interactive lessons, fast feedback, and practical projects, which suits how I learn perfectly. I revisit key topics like React, TypeScript, and JavaScript often, and I’m always building and experimenting with new tools. Staying current matters to me, and I enjoy it. Now that I am medicated, learning has become more enjoyable than ever before.