Introduction
I am a researcher working at Y Lab supporting and promoting experimentation and innovation in public services in Wales.
I have a number of research interests including; innovation in public services, poverty reduction, inclusive growth, local economic development, the foundation economy and innovative governance.
I have a particular interest in how public money can be spent more intelligently to improve local economies through anchor institutions, pro active procurement and effective forward planning with multiple partners.
I also have a strong passion for involving people in decisions which affect them. I am therefore exploring projects which maximise public participation in policy making as well as innovations in governance and public engagement. This includes democratic innovations such as deliberative democracy, participatory budgeting and digital democracy.
In previous roles I have worked in both front line delivery as a Community Development worker and as a youth charity manager as well as providing evidence to improve public services with research for Cardiff Council and the Welsh Government.
Expert
I am a researcher working at Y Lab supporting and promoting experimentation and innovation in public services in Wales.
I have a number of research interests including; innovation in public services, poverty reduction, inclusive growth, local economic development, the foundation economy and innovative governance.
I have a particular interest in how public money can be spent more intelligently to improve local economies through anchor institutions, pro active procurement and effective forward planning with multiple partners.
I also have a strong passion for involving people in decisions which affect them. I am therefore exploring projects which maximise public participation in policy making as well as innovations in governance and public engagement. This includes democratic innovations such as deliberative democracy, participatory budgeting and digital democracy.
In previous roles I have worked in both front line delivery as a Community Development worker and as a youth charity manager as well as providing evidence to improve public services with research for Cardiff Council and the Welsh Government.
Fields of expertise: Social innovation / public sector innovation / policy innovation