Education

Oct 2020 - Jan 2024

Doctor of Philosophy in Medieval and Modern Languages

  • Thesis: Hearing the Page: Re-Assessing the History and Performance of the Late Medieval Carol

Oct 2018 - Jul 2019

Sept 2015 - Jul 2018

Sept 2013 - Jul 2015

Sept 2013 - Jul 2015

Master of Studies in English (650-1550) (Merit)

Bachelor of Arts in English (First Class Honours)

3 A Levels, 1 AS Level (A*-C), 1 Level 3 (Distinction)

  • A* in English Literature and Distinction in English Speaking Board Grade 8 Level 3 in Speech: Spoken English

11 GCSEs (A*-A)

University of Oxford

University of Oxford

University of York

Bryanston School

The Blandford School

Work Experience

Jun 2021 - Present | Writer, Historian, Cultural Advocate

  • Alumna of the Traverse Theatre Young Writers’ Programme and the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland Short Course in Screenwriting

  • Former Community Artist in Residence with Lyth Arts Centre. Collaborated with Caithness and Sutherland Women’s Aid and LAC to run a series of creative workshops with survivors of domestic abuse. Curated an exhibition of the artwork produced as part of the 2024 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign. Recently received Creative Scotland funding to develop Wholes, a theatre piece platforming the voices of abuse survivors from rural communities.

  • Appeared on STV Scotland Tonight to comment on the funding crisis in Scotland and advocate for a fairer funding system. Appeared for a second segment discussing the governmental budget for culture.

  • Shortlisted for the 2023 Edinburgh TV Festival/All3Media New Writers’ Collective for debut screenplay, Number 7.

  • Jury member for the first round of the 2024 Edinburgh TV Festival New Voice Awards Future Presenter category. Invited to join the jury panel for the 2025 New Voice Awards Future Presenter category.

  • Lyricist for Letters From Home, a Remembrance Day single released by classical-crossover artists Rodney Earl Clarke and Georgi Mottram.

  • Selected for the 2024 Scottish Documentary Institute’s Emerging Filmmaker Circle.

  • Longlisted for the 2024 National Theatre of Scotland / Africa in Motion short film commission.

Jun 2023 - Present | Arts Development Consultant

  • Consults on development and fundraising strategies for UK-based organisations. Specialises in arts and cultural sector funding and in assisting organisations who are undergoing transitions in their strategic priorities and mission. Clients have included Edinburgh Art Festival, Kinfolk Network, and Africa in Motion Film Festival.

  • Manages major funding bids, creates bespoke impact reports, and assists organisations with short and long-term strategic planning.

  • Consults on organisational policy development, creating forward-looking policies which prioritise more equitable, care-centred, and environmentally sustainable organisational practices.

  • Provides fundraising mentorship for emerging artists who are unsure how to approach fundraising or where to look for support.

Jan 2023 - Present | An Tobar and Mull Theatre | Development Manager

  • Leads on the fundraising strategy for An Tobar and Mull Theatre, managing fundraising bids, strategic partnerships, and monitoring and evaluation.

  • Oversees the implementation of funding agreements across five departments (theatre, music, visual arts, creative learning, and buildings and operations).

  • Achievements include exceeding 2024 fundraising target and securing major capital funding for the creation of a new writers’ studio, production studio, and sensory room.

  • Created initial concept for an international multimedia collaboration with two Brazilian arts organisations. Led on the fundraising application and the creation of a six-figure budget for the project.

Jan 2022 - May 2023 | Dunedin Consort | Development Manager

  • Worked closely with the CEO to shape and execute the organisation’s fundraising strategy, building strong relationships with stakeholders and high net worth individuals.

  • Responsible for the management of the Salesforce database, donor stewardship, and establishing relationships with trusts and foundations.

  • Achievements including leading a multi-organisation funding effort for Out of Her Mouth, a female-led production of three baroque cantatas, and spearheading a successful multi-platform fundraising campaign to support a recording of Mozart’s C Minor Mass.

Oct 2019 - Sept 2021 | Graduate Scheme Development Associate and Music Trust Development Officer

  • Worked closely with the CEO to shape and execute the organisation’s fundraising strategy, building strong relationships with stakeholders and high net worth individuals.

  • Responsible for the management of the Salesforce database, donor stewardship, and establishing relationships with trusts and foundations.

  • Achievements including leading a multi-organisation funding effort for Out of Her Mouth, a female-led production of three baroque cantatas, and spearheading a successful multi-platform fundraising campaign to support a recording of Mozart’s C Minor Mass.

Awards & Recognitions

Publications & Conferences

Public Engagement

2024

  • Appeared twice on STV’s Scotland Tonight to discuss the arts funding crisis and to respond to the governmental budget for culture.

  • Collaborated with broadcaster and writer Gemma Cairney and 22 Argyle to organise and lead ‘Now What? Transforming the Arts in Times of Crisis’, a seminar discussing how to change our funding systems to ensure long-term sustainability for the arts.

  • Established Artful Blunders, a new blog discussing the challenges faced by the arts and cultural sector.

2023

  • Presented doctoral research on BBC Radio 3 / AHRC’s New Thinking podcast.

2022

  • Presented doctoral research on HistoryHit’s Gone Medieval podcast.

2021

  • Presented an online public workshop in collaboration with the Bodleian Library as part of the ‘Meeting the Manuscripts’ series.

2020

  • Founder, contributor, and editor of The Wandering Academic blog, which aimed to explore the history of under-explored historic places.

Additional Skills and Qualifications

Heritage and Sustainability

  • Completed an SDGAcademyX Living Heritage and Sustainability course. This provided insight into UNESCO’s role in protecting and promoting intangible cultural heritage.

Leadership and Governance

  • Completed a Discover: Your Leadership course run by the Clore Foundation.

  • Trustee of The Philosophy Foundation.

  • Trustee of Tangle Theatre.

Languages

  • B1 Level of French.

IT and Further Training

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and all major social media platforms. Experienced in the management of Salesforce and Razor’s Edge databases.

  • Completed training in unconscious bias, data security, EDIBA, and safeguarding.