Research

Dr. Kat Lewis is a writer, researcher, and facilitator specializing in storytelling as a method for trauma processing, identity formation, and social impact. Her work bridges academic inquiry and real-world application, particularly in supporting marginalized and displaced communities through creative expression. She has a particular interest in applying a grassroots approach to formal interview techniques, supporting academics and researchers to engage with varied groups of people in a human-centered way.

Experience

• Research Associate, SOAS University of London (2025)
  Teaching and mentoring students in storytelling, cultural narratives, and creative methodologies for social impact.

• Research Associate, St Mary’s University (2023-2024)
  Supporting refugees and asylum seekers in telling their stories, with outcomes including a live event and a forthcoming book.

• Migrant Writes – Arts Council England Funded Residency (2018-2020)
  Facilitated storytelling workshops with asylum seekers and refugees, culminating in an anthology of their work.

• PhD Research, Goldsmiths University (2013-2021)
  Bodies of Water: Reimagining the Eulogist examined grief, narrative, and the role of storytelling in memory-making.

Dr. Lewis is interested in collaborations with universities, non-profits, and corporate partners who see the value of storytelling in fostering inclusion, wellbeing, and impact.

For research partnerships, guest lectures, or funding opportunities, get in touch.