I provide specialist editorial support for Educational Publishers,
Assessment teams, EdTech leads and Science Communicators.

A reliable extension to your team
Whether you are a Commissioning Editor developing a new curriculum, or a Content Lead coordinating content for a digital product, I offer a flexible and experienced freelance service.

With over 20 years experience scientific content and communication - both in-house and freelance, I understand the unique pressures of the industry.

I build successful relationships and partnerships with authors, experts, reviewers and clients.

My experience helps to mitigate author challenges, if they arise, to ensure a smooth delivery and saving you time.

I ensure content fulfils the brief, is clear & accurate, and meets your schedule and budget requirements.

STEM Publishing Expertise
As a freelance STEM publishing specialist, I have had the pleasure of working with a number of Educational Publishers and Assessment Professionals.

I have an intimate knowledge of curriculum structures and requirements and how they translate into successful commercial products.

Supporting your authors
Great educational content needs a clear narrative flow.

I work closely with authors of all experience levels, guiding them to produce their best work which meets the needs of your project and its end learner.

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Professional background

2012 – Present | Specialist Freelancer

  • Providing editorial and assessment support for Educational Publishers, EdTech, and Science Communicators.

  • Applying 20+ years of agency-level rigor to specialist editorial projects

2014 – 2017 | MA Children’s Book Illustration

  • Cambridge School of Art.

2004 – 2011 | Director, Watermeadow Medical

  • Led a multi-disciplinary team for an award-winning communications consultancy. I oversaw the end-to-end delivery of complex scientific projects for International pharmaceutical and healthcare clients.

    Key Transferable Skills:

    • Project Stewardship: Managed high-budget, multi-stakeholder projects with rigorous deadline adherence.

    • Quality Excellence: Maintained absolute scientific accuracy and editorial integrity across diverse media.

    • Strategic Leadership: Bridged the gap between technical experts and end-user requirements to ensure commercial and educational success.

2001 – 2004 | Commissioning Editor, Oxford University Press

  • Academic Science.

2000 – 2001 | Editor, Remedica Medical Communications

  • Content development & communications for Life Sciences Sector

1994 – 2000 | Academic Foundation

  • Ph.D. Plant Biochemistry, University of Oxford.

  • BSc. Biology, University of York.