She graduated from the University of Hertfordshire in 2006 with a first class honours degree in Psychology, and was subsequently awarded a PhD studentship. She has held various posts since joining the University as a lecturer in 2009 and is currently Associate Dean (Learning & Teaching) and Head of Psychology Division in the School of Life and Medical Sciences. She is also a member of the National Centre for Universities and Business’s (NCUB) ’50 under 30’ network, and the National Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Transplant Alliance (NBTA- research subcommittee).