Thanks so much for coming here to get to know me!

I was trained as an Occupational Therapist and worked for a number of years in clinical practice, before deciding to return to school to pursue a PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences. I now work as an Assistant Professor at the University of Limerick, a Marie Sklowdowska-Curie Research Fellow at the Assisting Living and Learning Institute at Maynooth University, and as a Technical Specialist in Assistive Technology for the World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe.

My clinical and research passions are centred around assistive technologies which improve quality of life for people with functional limitations. I particularly love new and emerging technologies, especially those which can make a real difference in someone’s life.

If you take a look at my Education page, you may notice my undergraduate background in International Development Studies. Although I didn’t go on to pursue this academically, it reflects my desire to contribute my skills globally. I have been fortunate to work and volunteer all over the world as an occupational therapist, policy advisor,  and educator. I am involved in the World Health Organization’s Global Cooperation on Assistive Technology (GATE) initiative and several other World Health Organization initiatives, as well as ongoing work with the other global organization like the Global Alliance of Assistive Technology Organizations (GAATO). My consultancy and facilitation work includes projects with governments, non-governmental organizations, organizations of persons with disabilities, and universities.

In addition to my clinical and research work, I spend my ‘free’ time volunteering for a variety of causes (check out my Service section!), travelling, developing my photography skills, farming, and exploring the world as a hiker, kayaker and traveler. If you’re curious about any of these, head to my Contact Me page and get in touch – I’d love to share what I’ve been up to!