Prof Lynn Hendricks is an Associate Professor at Stellenbosch University (SU) with a joint PhD in Social Science and Public Health. She specialises in methods innovation, stakeholder engagement, and knowledge translation. Lynn leads SU’s Social and Environmental Determinants of Health group, the Inclusive Strategies for Promoting Innovation in Research for Equity research group, directs Research Ambition, and co-directs Hearts in Action. A Gilead Public Health and Microsoft Society & AI fellow, she is a board member of SU’s Centre for HIV/AIDS Management. Her creative, community-focused research includes public art exhibitions and documentaries. Lynn has received awards from Springer Nature, Cochrane, and PsySSA for her contributions to inclusive health research.