About Ria

Ria is a Project Coordinator and Researcher at Innovation Unit, supporting the delivery of projects across the Justice and Reducing Violence and Children and Families sectors. 

With a background in Psychology, Ria is driven to understand how environments and systems influence people’s lives. She is motivated by the opportunity to improve services on a broader scale.

Ria recently completed her undergraduate degree, exploring topics in clinical, developmental and neuropsychology. During her studies, she spent a year working as a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities teaching assistant, which strengthened her commitment to inclusive and equitable practice. 

Outside of work, Ria spends her time exploring the nature around Manchester and trying her hand at painting, crocheting and cooking dishes from around the world.