Interim Chair of Wales and Africa Health Links Network
Julia works as an Associate Professor in the School of Health and Social Care in the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Science at Swansea University.
She is a mental health nurse and has a PhD in Health Science, along with extensive experience in public and patient involvement. She is interested in working with groups that experience health inequalities. Julia works extensively with Deaf communities to improve healthcare policy and practice.
Her research focus is improving mental health inequalities and increasing Deaf awareness. Julia is keen to strengthen international links and partnerships to promote learning and to support sustainable healthcare.