Meredith Fendt-Newlin, BS (Hons), MSc, is a researcher and PhD candidate in the International Centre for Mental Health Social Research (ICMHSR), University of York, where she undertakes research projects in a range of diverse contexts and countries. Having previously studied health psychology at King’s College London and University College London, and serving on the Board of Directors and Trustees for two community development organisations in Africa, Meredith is passionate about empowering people through social innovation to improve mental and physical health care in low & middle-income countries.