About

My PhD combined elements of data science, modelling and microbiology to investigate the temperature ecology of plant pathogens, of which, CABI’s databases were crucial for various elements of this research. Prior to my PhD, I gained a BA in Biological Sciences from the University of Oxford.

I joined CABI in 2021 as a Data Analyst in the Knowledge and Data Management Team. Since joining CABI, I have transitioned to the Digital Development Team as a Data Policy Analyst.

As a Data Policy Analyst, I am interested in how supporting people and processes can bring transformational change in how data is managed, accessed, shared and reused in the digital development sector. I am interested in how the FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable and Reusable) data principles can be used as a framework to support this transformation change to, thereby, improve people’s lives through improved evidence-based decision-making and enhanced food security and environmental health.

I work on various Data and Services projects to support donors and in-country partners in the better management and sharing of data.