aboutME
I am a time traveller using clues locked away in rocks, fossils and landscapes to reveal the hidden mysteries and stories about ancient life on earth. I help people to understand how our planet evolved, changed and survived over 4.6 billion years and how this knowledge can help us prepare for an uncertain future. I weave my identity as a South Asian woman proudly into my work, bringing an informed and intelligent richness to narratives about deep time, landscapes and natural history.
Career Summary
Education
BSc Earth Science (Kingston University)
PhD Geography (University of Southampton)
Career
2020 – Present Freelance writer, presenter & EDI Consultant
2020 – 2024 Engagement Lead, Wessex Museums
2004 – 2019 Learning Manager, Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site Team
Awards
2023 Halstead Medal, Geologists' Association
2021 Longlist, Nan Shepherd Prize 2021
2021 Annual Award for Excellence, Geographical Association
2021 RH Worth Award, Geological Society of London
2020 Winner Positive Role Model in Race, Faith and Religion, National Diversity Awards
2016 Geographical Award, Royal Geographical Society
2008 Silver Commendation, Geographical Association
Board and Committee positions
2020 – 2021 National Lottery Heritage Fund: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Taskforce (Current)
2021 - 2024 Trustee, National Association of Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty
2020 Trustee, Dorset Race Equality Council
2020 Board of Visitors, Oxford University Museum of Natural History (Current)
2020 Education Advisory Board, Department of Geography and Environmental Science, University of Southampton
2017 Grants Assessor, Curry Fund, Geologists’ Association (Current)
2015 Grants Assessor, British Federation of Women Graduates
Advocacy Roles
Ambassador, Girlguiding Southwest England
Ambassador, Dorset Race Equality Council
Patron, Mary Anning Rocks
Ambassador, The Ramblers (2020, 2021)