I live in Manchester in the North of England.

I am a freelance project manager and have worked in the arts for the last nine years specialising in managing projects that enable diversity and support young people.

I am co-author of Gana Bajana; a South Asian music and cultural education resource and have initiated a number of regional and national projects including Creating Choices; an arts related careers guidance website for 14 - 19 year olds, which is currently being developed by the Creative & Cultural Sector Skills Council and Creative Futures; an arts related careers information, advice & guidance project currently being delivered by CIDA Ltd in West Yorkshire.

I also CIMPA, a social and cultural enterprise and the Manchester Art Fair.