I have always been interested in how we can move to a more equal and just society. I like to connect people, dots and systems.

I enjoy working at the ‘intersections’ of our projects – where learning from one area can inform and develop another to design and improve services and plan for the future.

I have been fortunate to work with some brilliant people; helping clients to make connections and build bridges whilst trying to effect lasting, positive changes to the lives of different people and communities both in London and elsewhere.

I love working in grant making as I’m passionate about supporting people and communities to generate knowledge, fulfil their potential and be catalysts for positive change.

I am passionate about grants and always delighted to see the incredible impacts they make to charities, organisations and of course, beneficiaries!

I enjoy designing grant programmes that remove access to funding barriers for grass roots organisations who are providing much needed support in their community.

I’m passionate about grant making providing vital funding and support to organisations across the country so that they can deliver life changing outcomes for their communities.

Rocket Science has enabled me share my 25 years of grantmaking expertise and push boundaries from test and learn through to Place Based Giving .

I enjoy translating strategic objectives into operational delivery to secure social, economic and environmental outcomes.

I enjoy being able to apply my theoretical and technical knowledge to practical situations, and influence policies that help people every day.

Rocket Science provides me with the chance to hear the stories of residents and groups and give them a platform to create long-lasting social impact in the areas that most matter to them. 

My interests are varied including placemaking and the built environment, the health and wellbeing of children and young people, and the arts as a tool for social change.

I am driven by understanding the intersections of social inequity, and using trauma-informed, holistic research solutions to reduce the impact of inequality on people’s lives.

Iona joined the Newcastle office as a Consultant in January 2024. Her academic background is in Human Geography with research interests in environmental justice, gender, and feminist methods. She is highly motivated to broaden her interests by working with clients on a range of social justice issues. 

My work at Rocket science enables me to share my experience of working in psychologically and trauma-informed ways that are inclusive and accessible for people who are often marginalised.

Conducting multidisciplinary research and evaluation that contributes to social change and improves people’s daily lives is what I enjoy about my work at Rocket Science.

Having worked in the voluntary sector for over 15 years, I have witnessed the amazing difference that community organisations can make to the lives of individuals and the local community. Specialising in Impact and Evaluation means that I can help organisations to tell the story of their impact in a meaningful and robust manner.

Motivated and driven by contributing to making social change, giving disadvantaged people a voice and changing society for the better.