Andreia Costa

NIHR, OXFORD HEALTH BRC, DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY

I joined the NIHR Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre in January 2024 and I look forward to play a key role that goes beyond project management. With a BA in Communication, Media & Culture (Oxford Brookes), I bring over decade of experience in project management, data analysis and fostering teams’ career development. While my professional roots lie in the media evaluation and public relations sector, I am passionate about mental health and committed to make a positive impact on lives, even if indirectly. My proficiency extends to communication strategy and establishing solid relationships with key stakeholders.

Outside my role at the BRC, I wear many hats. I am the SEN Parent Advocate at Oxford Creators, a non-profit alternative education provision for children with special needs, assisting the CEO with the organisation of events, which are aimed at supporting SEN parent/carers with their wellbeing.

I am also a proud mother of a beautiful autistic girl and I have recently initiated my own project to raise awareness and promote acceptance of autism and all other types of neurodivergence. The Neurodiverse Voices Podcast: Celebrating Difference was launched in April 2024, during Autism Acceptance Week. A new episode is released every other Saturday, alternating between solo episodes and guest episodes who can either be ND individuals, ND parents, professionals who work with ND young people and academic researchers investigating neurodiversity.