Hi I'm Adeline!
I'm a social anthropologist & researcher

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About me

My job is to design and deliver high-quality research to support NGO policy and advocacy work with government agencies.

What that really means is that I identify and package evidence that is difficult for civil servants and parliamentarians to ignore, to try to make the world a fairer place.

Putting together evidence that has any chance of being taken seriously is not straightforward. Do it wrong and you can damage the credibility of your organisation. If you're serious about harnessing evidence from your work to bring about change, get an expert on board. Someone like me with experience of working in a complex policy environment at a national level.

What do you want to do next?
Take a look at my skills. Check out the portfolio of recent projects I'm really proud of. Contact me to discuss your project. I'm available for a range of different types of freelance work on small or large, immediate or long term projects.

My Skills

I've got over 10 years' experience doing real-life research and using it to bring about change

Trained researcher
& analyst

I work with you to design data collection for your project using the right mix of semi-structured interviews, observation, ethnographic fieldwork, literature and policy reviews, small-scale surveys, social media research. I routinely work through interpreters, and train & use teams of volunteer researchers.

Writing
for a range of audiences

You need the right kind of writing for maximum impact for your project. Ask me about how I can help you with specialist research reports, policy briefings, enquiry & consultation submissions, information & advice materials, witness statements & affidavits, and writing for the web & social media.

Fearless public speaker
& trainer

Talking to people is at the heart of my approach to research & analysis: before, during, and after data collection. I've polished my talking and presentation skills over the years at conferences, AGMs, training events, parliamentary enquiries, stakeholder meetings, public meetings & demonstrations, and supporter events.

Specialist areas
& interests

Like all good researchers I can apply my skills to a wide range of sectors and issues. I've been doing a lot of work recently on immigration detention and deportation; the nexus between immigration enforcement and criminal justice; access to justice; legal aid, legal advice, and public legal education.

my favorite recent projects

Read what others are saying
about me...

“She is incredibly creative, both in an artistic sense & intellectually, so that where challenges are identified she comes up with a creative solution.”
“She is absolutely on top of her brief and is extremely articulate in person and in writing.”
“Her work rate is phenomenal”
“A natural researcher”