Kia ora, I’m a Canadian pākehā woman, currently living in Tamaki Mākaurau, Auckland.

I’m interested in visual development in children. My research stemmed from an early personal interest in vision, experience supporting those with low vision through the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) and volunteer work with the Kilimanjaro Centre for Community Ophthalmology (KCCO).

My formal academic background is split between cellular-level neuroscience, systems-level vision science, and community-level eye health services. I like thinking about how these perspectives intersect. My thinking about visual development and its impact on children continues to be shaped by the different fields, sectors, and cultural perspectives I am exposed to.

My current project is about assessment of visual perception in children with cerebral visual impairment. This work is connected to ongoing projects about visual perception, neurodevelopmental diversity, effective assessment and rehabilitation strategies, and ways to achieve more equitable access to eye health services.

In my personal and professional life, I seek to uncover and deconstruct my own biases, and make space for people who will build a more diverse and equitable future.

When I’m not working, you might find me sewing, painting, or trying to stand up on a surfboard.