Leanne Freeman

SYSTEMS THINKING RESEARCHER

leanne.freeman@dartington.org.uk | @SBuckaneer | London

Leanne specialises in using mixed methods and systems thinking approaches to understanding the dynamics of social issues. They blend data-driven approaches with community-based participatory engagements to create a holistic understanding these issues.

Leanne has conducted research on a range of issues affecting children, young people and families including child criminal exploitation, mental health and experience of foster care.

They worked at the Lab for three years between 2018 and 2021 on a wide range of projects before undertaking a master’s in Social Anthropology. Their dissertation project examined the relationship between the emergence of social work practice and norms of family life. They also have a BSc in Economics, specialising in economic and operational modelling.