Born and raised in Southampton, I undertook my Bachelor and Masters degree in Architecture at the University of Portsmouth. During my 5 years of architectural education, I experienced a range of challenges; from industry knowledge, technical skills, access to information and the relationship between architecture school and architecture practice. This was my starting point and the beginning of my life-long mission to bridge the gap between the two and to ensure future students are well-informed, educated on current industry topics of conversation and working to push the narrative to create an exceptional future for the industry.