I am an academic with rich practitioner experience. This mix grounds a vibrant program of research which informs both policy and practice, and which recognizes that successful policy reform relies on the complex interplay between policy design, stakeholder interests, implementation context and management capacity. I adapt my professional experience to scholarly frameworks and academic debates to create learning experiences grounded in the real world.  I am motivated by a love of learning and a desire to share my knowledge and experience with students and have a real impact on public sector effectiveness.  I seek to transform the way students see the world and am consistently rated highly in student feedback on courses taught.