Nerissa is an experienced Social Research professional working within the public and voluntary sectors. She worked in Central Government for almost nine years, initially at the Home Office specialising in violent crime research before joining the Cabinet Office where she went on to lead the Civil Society research unit as well as being the Department’s Head of Profession for Government Social Research.  

In 2018 she decided to go freelance as an independent research and strategy consultant and has since worked with a broad range of clients on a range of projects, predominantly in the field of violence prevention.   

“The impact of sexual violence is far reaching and can be devastating, having safe spaces that survivors can go to access support is essential.  I was keen to join the SurvivorsUK board as I was really impressed by the work they are doing as one of a relatively small number of organisations that specialise in providing that safe space for men, boys and non-binary people” 

Pronouns: She/Her