About Me
I am a former biomedical researcher and academic, previously trained and worked as a management consultant within the professional services, advisory and consulting industries. In the following years, I successfully pivoted into STEM which culminated in completing a Masters by Research and Doctoral degree in Biomedical and Clinical Medicine Research at Imperial College London as part of the prestigious Imperial College Medical Research Council Doctoral Training Partnership (MRC DTP). After graduation, I worked as a postdoctoral researcher at Imperial College London as well as a visiting lecturer in biomedical science at Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge.
Due to my non-traditional entry into science and research, I am passionate about supporting those who face barriers with their academic and career goals. My value proposition is helping clients find their passion, achieving their academic and career goals whilst building resilience, emotional intelligence and overcoming obstacles through mentoring and coaching.
A few recent highlights:
A Science and Technology Foundation course passed with Distinction.
A First Class pass for my BSc (Hons) degree specialising in Biomedical Science.
A Masters in Research (MRes) degree passed with High Merit.
A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree completed as part of the prestigious MRC DTP Research Scheme.
Multiple research placements at various prestigious Higher Education and Research Institutions.
Clinical research and internship at the University of Cambridge Clinical Trial Unit.
During my STEM studies, I completed many laboratory research projects; writing reports; essays; dissertations; a PhD thesis; co-published peer-reviewed journal articles; presenting posters and presentations; and completed a 5 month clinical observership in the NHS.
Prior to 2008, and after completing a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree in Organisational Psychology and Economics in the mid-1990’s, I worked and trained in the financial, banking and business sectors as an executive management trainee and later as a management consultant specialising in Human Resources, Change Management, Organisational Development and Business Process Improvement Initiatives.
I have maintained active links within the academic and commercial sectors through my continuous participation as an alumnus to the organisations listed below, which includes the University of Johannesburg – one of the top universities in Africa; Imperial College London – ranked 1st in the UK and Europe and 2nd in the world – QS World University Rankings 2025; Accenture – a global Fortune 500 technology and consultancy firm; EY & PwC – 2 of the Big 4 global accounting firms that offers professional services such as auditing, advisory, assurance and consulting.
I learned many painful lessons through trial and error and in the process mastered practicing perseverance, resilience, focus, sacrifice and hard work. These are some of the traits I want to foster and develop in my clients through a partnership agreement.
Failure is merely an opportunity to learn and grow. This has been a theme throughout my life and I hope that I can inspire and motivate others that it is okay to fail as long as it is viewed as an opportunity to learn. Success is possible, no matter your circumstances.
