Nikeeta Sohpaul is a postgraduate researcher from the University of Brighton, completing an MRes in Health Research, whilst working in the NHS. Nikeeta is an autistic woman, of British nationality and Indian heritage, part of the global majority. Nikeeta is keen to use participatory and creative methods to help understand the experiences of autistic people, especially global majority girls and women.
Dr Nina Stewart is an autistic woman and Principal Lecturer in the School of Sport and Health Sciences at the University of Brighton, with a background in child health and long-term conditions. Nina’s research involves working across methodologies.
Dr Ruth Moyse is an autistic woman and Visiting Research Fellow at ACoRNS University of Southampton and a Director and Associate at AT-Autism. Ruth is interested in using participatory research and creative methods to understand and inform the education of autistic children and young people, particularly the female experience.
A research advisory group consisting of global majority autistic women are also involved with shaping this research.