Dr Marion Boland is Head of Research Policy at Research Ireland, Ireland’s new competitive research and innovation funding agency, established following the amalgamation of Science Foundation Ireland and the Irish Research Council. Marion’s team manages a diverse portfolio of research policy and governance related areas, including Open Research, Data management, and SFI’s participation in the Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment. Marion’s team has recently led on the development of Research Ireland’s External Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Strategy (2023-2028), which sets out the agency’s vision towards attaining an inclusive research and innovation system. Marion also co-chairs the external Climate Action Working Group and was part of a team that developed the Agency’s Strategy in this regard. As such, Marion represents Research Ireland at various national and international fora on related policy matters. Marion holds a Ph.D. from the Institute of Cancer Research/University of London and was a career scientist prior to joining Research Ireland (SFI), having held positions at the University of Alberta (Canada), Trinity College Dublin and the University of Cambridge before being appointed Lecturer in Molecular Oncology in 2001 at the Centre for Cancer Research and Cell Biology, Queen’s University Belfast.

Sinead co-founded RED C Research in 2003 prior to which she was a director in Lansdowne Market Research. An award winning researcher, Sinead incorporates the latest techniques and statistical analysis to provide the greatest level of insight and clarity on each project. A graduate of the College of Marketing and Design, Sinead is a member of the Marketing Institute and is a regular guest lecturer at The Smurfit Business School and has guest lectured at DIT.owne Market Research. An award winning researcher, Sinead incorporates the latest techniques and statistical analysis to provide the greatest level of insight and clarity on each project. A graduate of the College of Marketing and Design, Sinead is a member of the Marketing Institute and is a regular guest lecturer at The Smurfit Business School and has guest lectured at DIT.

Andrea Dermody, Diversity and Inclusion Expert  and Programme Director, Balance for Better BusinessAndrea Dermody has over twenty years’ experience working across the Global Financial Services marketplace. With experience in Talent Management, Learning & Development and Diversity & Inclusion, most recently Andrea led inclusion and diversity for State Street in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) with responsibility for fourteen European locations, 12,000 employees and 50+ Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). She is now managing director of her own consulting practice, Dermody, working with clients across healthcare, technology, engineering, financial services, aviation and semi-state environments. Andrea holds a BA in History and Economics and a PgD in Business Studies from UCD and a MSc in Human Resource Development from Sheffield Hallam University. She has also completed a course in Black Studies with the Institute of Antiracism and Black Studies.

Emma joined Enterprise Ireland in January 2023, as Director of Manufacturing Technology with responsibility for developing Enterprise Ireland’s Manufacturing Technology strategy and driving early engagement and support. In October 2023, she became the Director of Commercialisation. She is now responsible for Enterprise Ireland’s strategic commercialisation fund and the team of commercialisation specialists, who engage with Ireland’s researchers, by funding and supporting their research from lab to market, delivering High Potential Start-Ups into the Irish Economy. Emma came to Enterprise Ireland with over 15 years international industrial operations experience, primarily in Life Sciences, having worked most recently with FIRE1, a med tech start-up based in Dublin, for nearly 6 years, as Director of Manufacturing and Supply Chain, responsible for the design, development, and implementation of a manufacturing and supply chain strategy from foundation to early scaling. Previous industry experience includes working with Boston Scientific, Abbott, Cadburys and Cochlear across Ireland, Australia, and US sites in various operational management roles.

Laura Burke is the Director General of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), appointed in 2011 and served as a Director within the EPA since 2004. As Director General she has the responsibility to lead and strategically manage the EPA. Laura was the Chair of the European Environment Agency (EEA) Management Board from 2017 to 2023.  Laura is a member of the Climate Change Advisory Council (CCAC) and a member of the High Level Implementation Committee of ‘Food Vision 2030’, the Irish Agri-Food Sector Strategy.  Prior to joining the EPA, she worked in the private sector. Laura is a graduate chemical engineer of University College Dublin (UCD), holds an MSc from Trinity College, Dublin, is a Fellow and is President of Engineers Ireland and is a Chartered Director. She is a member of the Board of Genio a non-profit European organisation. In 2016 Laura was awarded the UCD Engineering Graduates Association (EGA) Distinguished Graduate Award.

Elizabeth Sheehan the 30% Club Country Executive. She is an experienced non-executive director, business consultant, and leadership coach with a strong track record of fostering positive workplace cultures and enhancing business performance through gender-balanced leadership. She has held senior marketing and sustainability positions at Suntory, PepsiCo, Mars, Irish Distillers and C&C in Ireland as well as in Spain, Portugal, Brazil and the Netherlands. Elizabeth also currently holds board positions at Bus Éireann and the Advertising Standards Authority for Ireland. Elizabeth has also played an active role in advancing sustainability within the advertising and marketing industry as co-founder and chair of AdNetZero Ireland, an initiative aimed at reducing emissions across the communications sector.

Dr. Adrienne Fleming is a Senior Lecturer in Science in the School of Chemical and BioPharmaceutical Sciences at the Technological University Dublin. Dr. Fleming is a chemistry graduate of NUI Galway with a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry also from NUI Galway. Dr. Fleming is the coordinator of the National Pharmaceutical Education Centre in the University. Adrienne works closely with many of the leading pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies on development, design and delivery of education programs. Adrienne is currently the Vice-chair of the Irish Affiliate of the ISPE.

Peter Clifford is a leader and strategist with deep knowledge of the Irish research and innovation system. He engages with and mobilises key stakeholders using clear evidence-based communication. Peter was appointed Head of Performance Improvement in Science Foundation Ireland in 2014 and became Head of Strategy in 2018.  Previously, Dr Clifford held a series of positions at SFI, overseeing large-scale funding programmes such as the Investigators Programme and managing funded awards such as the ADAPT, Lero, and Insight Research Centres. Dr Clifford joined SFI in 2008. Prior to joining SFI, Dr Clifford researched telecommunications networks and applied mathematics in Maynooth University. His PhD in Mathematics is from MIT.

Judith Moffett holds a B.Sc. in Biology from NUI Maynooth, a MSc in Science Communication from DCU and a Diploma in Effective Management from NCI. Her academic background, combined with her professional experience, gives her a unique and well-rounded perspective on both the scientific and business aspects of talent solutions. Currently serving as a Business Development Director within Cpl, Judith is also the Sales Lead for the Lifesciences, Manufacturing, and Light Industrial sectors across the Group. In this role, she is responsible for driving strategic growth, developing client partnerships, and delivering tailored staffing solutions across highly regulated and technically complex industries. Prior to her current position, Judith worked as an Operational Director at Cpl, where she successfully led multi-disciplinary recruitment teams across Lifesciences, MedTech, Engineering, Energy, Renewables, and Construction. With two decades of experience in the MedTech and Lifesciences staffing industry, she brings deep sectoral knowledge, commercial insight, and a strong track record of leadership in building high-performing teams and long-term client relationships.

Sheila Porter is the founder and CEO of SciFest, an innovative, all-inclusive programme of STEM fairs which take place at local, regional and national levels. As a science teacher Sheila recognised the importance of STEM fair participation in encouraging in all students a love of the STEM subjects and in generating a spirit of inquiry, innovation and entrepreneurship. Her vision was of a national STEM fair programme that would be inclusive, accessible, free to enter and open to all second-level students. She launched the SciFest programme in the Institute of Technology Tallaght, now TU Dublin, in 2006 and took it nationwide in 2008. From the one fair in IT Tallaght the SciFest programme has expanded to well over 100 fairs and more than 12,000 students participating annually. Since 2006 over 100,000 students have participated in one or more levels of the programme, approximately 60% of whom are female. Each year the overall winners at the SciFest National Final go on to represent Ireland in international competitions with great success. For her work in promoting STEM in second-level schools Sheila has been awarded an Intel Ireland Educator of Excellence Award on three separate occasions, a British Council Science Travel Award, the ISTA PharmaChemical Ireland Science Educator of the Year Award and, in 2023, the Women in STEM Mentor of the Year Award.

Maria Souza is Head of Human Experiences and Innovation at the Future of Work Institute, where she leads the design of employee attraction, engagement and retention strategies that strengthen organisational culture and support sustainable business performance. With over 18 years’ experience across Psychology, Learning and Development, Talent Acquisition and Employer Branding, she brings a commercially grounded and deeply human approach to organisational transformation. Helping companies bridge the gap between brand promise and people experience. As President of the Professional Women’s Network (PWN Dublin), Maria is committed to advancing gender balanced leadership, inclusive workplaces, and equal access to career progression opportunities. She focuses on building strong communities, partnerships, and programmes for both women and men that support women to grow, lead, and influence across industries. With a young daughter at home, her drive is deeply personal. She is focused on helping create workplaces that are an exciting and fulfilling place for the next genera

Niamh is the Online Safety Commissioner at Coimisiún na Meán. She oversees the organisation’s Policy & Research Division, including responsibility for the development of the Online Safety Code. For 2026, she is Chairperson of the Global Online Safety Regulators Network. Niamh has extensive experience in designing, enforcing and managing compliance with regulatory obligations at both an Irish and EU level. Her expertise spans online safety, data protection, cybersecurity, competition, consumer protection and communications regulation. Niamh has brought criminal prosecutions for regulatory breaches, as well as civil enforcement compliance proceedings. She has in-depth litigation experience of appeals and judicial reviews. A qualified solicitor, Niamh has previously worked at ComReg, Ireland’s communications regulator, at law firms in both Ireland and Brussels, and in a variety of in-house legal and regulatory roles. She has co-authored books on European law and Irish regulatory law.

Andrea Dermody has over twenty years’ experience working across the Global Financial Services marketplace. With experience in Talent Management, Learning & Development and Diversity & Inclusion, most recently Andrea led inclusion and diversity for State Street in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) with responsibility for fourteen European locations, 12,000 employees and 50+ Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). She is now managing director of her own consulting practice, Dermody, working with clients across healthcare, technology, engineering, financial services, aviation and semi-state environments. Andrea holds a BA in History and Economics and a PgD in Business Studies from UCD and a MSc in Human Resource Development from Sheffield Hallam University. She has also completed a course in Black Studies with the Institute of Antiracism and Black Studies. She is a qualified executive coach and a chartered fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). Andrea specialises in helping organisations to build inclusive cultures that embrace multiple points of view to drive business success. As deputy chair of the financial services sub-committee of the 30% Club in Ireland from 2019 to 2022, Andrea led their pivotal research project, “Making the Change Count”, working to drive gender diversity and she was also a founding member of the steering committee for OUTstanding in Ireland at its inception in 2017, driving LGBT+ inclusion across the marketplace. She is an adjunct lecturer in Dublin City University and Programme Director for Balance for Better Balance.

Anna Marie is Head of Fintech, Financial Services and Cybersecurity at Enterprise Ireland, where she leads national initiatives to accelerate innovation, scaling and global competitiveness across these strategically important sectors. Previous roles include Head of Entrepreneurship and HPSU Operations, and Head of Retail, Consumer and Online, building deep expertise in supporting high growth Irish enterprises from early stage through to international expansion. Prior to joining Enterprise Ireland, Anna Marie spent more than a decade in industry, gaining extensive commercial and technical experience across multiple sectors, with a particular focus on ICT. Her career includes roles with both Irish startups and leading global multinationals such as Ericsson, Dell and Smurfit, providing her with a strong understanding of the challenges faced by technology driven businesses. Anna Marie is an active contributor to Ireland’s research, innovation and standards ecosystem. She serves on the Governance Committees of IPIC, the Irish Photonic Integration Centre, and LERO, the Research Ireland Centre for Software. She is also a board member of Cyber Ireland and a participant on the NSAI IoT and Digital Twin Committee. Deeply committed to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship, Anna Marie regularly judges the Technology category at the Young Scientist competition and serves on the Council of Gaisce – The President’s Award. A native of Monaghan, she holds a BSc (Hons) in Computer Science, an MBS in Management Information Systems from UCD Smurfit, and an MSc in Business Practice from UCC.

Joyce O’Connor is the Founding President of the National College of Ireland and has held several non-executive roles in the private, public and voluntary sectors. She is a Global Eisenhower Fellow and a professional coach and mentor to CEOs and other leaders. Joyce is Co-Founder and Chair of Block W, a female lead not for profit organisation whose mission is to create awareness of and increase access to emerging technologies for women and girls. Joyce is Chair of Digital Group IIEA, a board member of St Patricks University Hospitality and Chair of the Research Ethics Committee, St Patricks University Hospital. She was President of the National College of Ireland from 1990 to 2007 where she secured a strategic positioning for the National College of Ireland (NCI) within Ireland’s educational system, restructured its finances, built alliances and support networks as well as expanding core programmes.

Lucy took up the role of CEO of Children’s Health Ireland on January 20^th this having previously been the CEO of  Tallaght University Hospital since 2019 having previously held the roles of COO and DCEO in the Hospital. Prior to joining TUH she worked in the HSE in the Acute Hospitals Division as Head of Quality Assurance & Risk Management and Clinical & Patient Services Manager in the Children’s University Hospital Temple Street. Prior to that she worked in a number of nursing roles as a registered general and children’s nurse and holds a BSc, MSc, RCPI Diploma in QI & Leadership and is a graduate of the IESE Business School Advanced Management Programme, Barcelona. She is a Past President of the Health Management Institute of Ireland and is currently the President of the European Association of Hospital Managers and is the first female to hold this role since it was founded in 1970.

Colin has significant experience of selling and making technology markets across all of EMEA. He is an expert in building and leading multi-national, culturally attuned sales teams deployed across EMEA. He has experience of selling into the Health, Life Sciences, Education, Government, Enterprise, Telco, Financial Services and SME verticals. He is a trained and experienced spokesperson and influencer to and for the industry to the media, government and industry bodies. He is as comfortable asking for an order to hit a sale, as he is in presenting to an audience of hundreds at industry events. Colin is Accelerating Digital Health with Santegic’s Partners and Customers. Colin is a board member of Women in Technology and Science (WITS).

Dr Úna May is the Chief Executive Officer of Sport Ireland. Sport Ireland is the authority tasked with the development of sport in Ireland. This includes participation in sport, anti-doping, ethics, coaching and the development of the Sport Ireland Campus. Úna was appointed CEO in January 2022, and has worked with Sport Ireland (previously the Irish Sports Council) since 1998. Prior to her appointment as CEO, Úna was Director of Participation and Ethics. She also held the role of Director of Anti-Doping, leading the creation of a world class, globally recognised Anti-Doping Programme. Úna has a PhD in Exercise Physiology (1996) and a BSc (Hons) in Sports Science (1991) from John Moores University, Liverpool and has represented Ireland in both orienteering and mountain running. Una is passionate about the power of sport and physical activity to improve lives and communities. She also represents Sport Ireland on the Sports Leadership Group which was established to drive the implementation of the Government’s National Sports Policy. Úna is part of the implementation Group for Ireland’s National Physical Activity Plan, which aims to increase physical activity levels across the whole population.

Jillian van Turnhout is a Chartered Director and governance consultant with over twenty years’ experience across the private, not-for-profit and public sectors in Ireland and at EU level. She is accredited by the INSEAD International Directors Programme (IDP-C). A former independent Senator, Jillian advocated for and informed legislation on a range of public health and children’s rights issues. She is former Chair of the Online Health Taskforce for the Department of Health. Her current board roles include Chair of Nursing Homes Ireland and Chair of the Private Security Authority. She is a former Chief Executive of the Children’s Rights Alliance, President of the National Youth Council of Ireland, Chair of Early Childhood Ireland and Chief Commissioner of the Irish Girl Guides. Jillian has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship by the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland and the Chevalier de l’Ordre National du Mérite by the President of France.

Una Fitzpatrick is a Dublin City University STEM graduate with a master’s in management from Smurfit Business School.  She has spent the last 17 years working in the knowledge economy, specifically the last eight years being spent with Technology Ireland.   Una was appointed Director of Technology Ireland in June 2018.  Technology Ireland, a trade association within Ibec, is the largest and most influential tech sector representative group in Ireland. Una is an executive board member of Digital Europe and is on the Board of Directors of FIT Ltd (Fastrack into Technology).  Una has extensive lobbying experience both at National and European levels.

A research and scientific leader in Artificial Intelligence, Alessandra is the Sr. Director of AI and Data Science at Shutterstock. Alessandra has over 18 years’ experience in research and innovation gained whilst working in academic and commercial environments. Alessandra is passionate in advanced analytics, machine learning, and computational models with the focus of transferring innovation from research to products.

Alessandra chairs the AI and Multimedia Authenticity Collaboration, which brings together IEC, ISO, ITU and other standards organizations to foster a unified response to deepfake technology, addressing risks while harnessing the benefits of generative AI.

As Co-chair of the UNESCO Women for Ethical AI Platform, Alessandra is working with a strong community of women to foster diversity, inclusion and equality for women and minorities while encouraging a global ethical approach in AI. As Global President of Women in AI (a non-profit do-tank working towards gender-inclusive AI that benefits global society)  Alessandra leads a community of women from 171 countries that empowers women and minorities to become AI & Data experts, innovators and leaders.

Tania Banotti is Director of the whole-of-government Creative Ireland Programme.  Creative Ireland’s role is to embed creativity across public policy. The programme spans 5 areas: Creative Youth Creative Communities Creative Climate Action and Sustainability Creativity, Health and Wellbeing Creative Industries Under the government’s Creative Youth Plan 2023- 2027 there are a many initiatives, both in school and out of school, aimed at allowing every child to realise their creative potential. www.creativeireland.gov.ie

Jane O’Hanlon is the President of IBBY Ireland, International Board on Books for Young People. She is former head of education with Poetry Ireland, coordinating its national suite of education and outreach programmes. She is President of IBBY Ireland (International Board on Books for Young People www.ibbyireland.org) , and was recently elected onto the Executive Committee of IBBY International (www.ibby.org) founded in 1953 to promote mutual cultural understanding and based in Basel. She is a member the Programme Boards of Dublin City University Institute of Education’s Write to Read Programme and University of Galway’s Children’s Studies Programme. She is a member of the DES STEM Implementation Group the convenor and Chair of the STEAM Advisory Group. She is and a member of the Board of RADE (Recovery through Art and Drama Education) and Festival in a Van (FIAV). She holds MA’s in Women’s Studies (WERRC, UCD) and Children’s Literature (St Patrick’s College, DCU) and her Doctoral research (DCU St Patrick’s College, 2017) was on the unique character of arts learning within the formal education system. She also holds diplomas in Adult Education (MU) and Counselling (TCD) and was Fulbright Ireland Scholar for 2023/2024.

Jean O’Donnell is Chair of Women in Technology & Science Ireland. She is also an award winning Technology Employee Engagement and Talent Development Leader with significant experience designing and implementing Employee Experience & Capability Development Strategies. She has over 15 years tech sector experience with a deep understanding of the importance of technology in driving and supporting business. 

Jean is passionate about equity, inclusion and diversity. Holding a Masters in Coaching from UCC, she has supported many women on their journey back to the workplace after a career break.

Gillian Harford is a senior HR Executive who works directly with client organisations focusing on diversity and workplace change. Sponsored by EY she also operates as the Country Executive for the 30% Club, a global campaign supported by Chairs and CEOs driving gender balance on Boards and at cSuite. Gillian is the former Head of HR Strategy & Planning with AIB where, with a career spanning almost 40 years, she has been responsible for significant people change with particular focus on Culture, Career, Diversity and Agile Work.

Gillian holds a BA, an MBA from Michael Smurfit Business School UCD, and the Professional Diploma in Corporate Governance, UCD. She is a member of the Institute of Directors, fellow of CIPD, and a fellow of the Institute of Bankers. Gillian is a member of the Board for the Central Remedial Clinic and an Advisory Group member for the government-based initiatives Balance for Better Business and the Women in Finance Charter.

Peter Clifford is a leader and strategist with deep knowledge of the Irish research and innovation system. He engages with and mobilises key stakeholders using clear evidence-based communication.

Peter was appointed Head of Performance Improvement in Science Foundation Ireland in 2014 and became Head of Strategy in 2018.

Previously, Dr Clifford held a series of positions at SFI, overseeing large-scale funding programmes such as the Investigators Programme and managing funded awards such as the ADAPT, Lero, and Insight Research Centres. Dr Clifford joined SFI in 2008.

Prior to joining SFI, Dr Clifford researched telecommunications networks and applied mathematics in Maynooth University. His PhD in Mathematics is from MIT.

Dr Nicola Stokes is IDA’s Chief Technologist for International Financial Services where she has responsible for identifying and winning FDI financial technology investments. Nicola is an AI Tech expert with 15 years’ experience managing AI R&D projects in diverse domains such as life sciences, health informatics, smart cities, and media analytics. She has a PhD in Artificial Intelligence, has published over 50+ peer reviewed publications in AI, and has won awards for her research. Nicola is also a member of the Government’s Expert Groups for Future Skills Needs in Artificial Intelligence and AI Regulation, and is also on their Fintech Steering Committee. In 2021, she was awarded IT Leader of the Year at the Women in Tech Excellence Awards.

Jennifer Cox is a seasoned cybersecurity professional and Solutions Consulting Leader, currently serving as Director for Ireland at Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS). An award-winning mentor and coach, Jennifer is widely recognised for her expertise in technical leadership and her commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion within the tech sector. With a proven track record in building high-performing teams and supporting emerging talent, she is dedicated to fostering a more secure and inclusive digital future.

Martin Curley is Professor of Innovation at Maynooth University and Director of the Digital Health Ecosystem at the Innovation Value Institute at Maynooth University, Ireland. Most recently Martin was Chief Information Officer and Director of Digital Transformation for Ireland’s National Health Service (HSE) and previously was Senior Vice President at Mastercard and head of Global Digital Practice. Martin is chair of the UNGA Digital Health Symposium and has previously been Vice President, Senior Principal Engineer and Director of Intel Labs Europe as well as Global Director of IT Innovation at Intel Corporation. He has held engineering management positions at Philips and General Electronic also. Martin has been identified as a top 10 global influential, inspiring and impactful health leader/educator by a number of international publications and was awarded European Chief Technology Officer of the year in 2015. He is author of eight books on Innovation, Digital and Entrepreneurship and has keynoted and led executive education across the world. 

Emma joined Enterprise Ireland in January 2023, as Director of Manufacturing Technology with responsibility for developing Enterprise Ireland’s Manufacturing Technology strategy and driving early engagement and support. In October 2023, she became the Director of Commercialisation. She is now responsible for Enterprise Ireland’s strategic commercialisation fund and the team of commercialisation specialists, who engage with Ireland’s researchers, by funding and supporting their research from lab to market, delivering High Potential Start-Ups into the Irish Economy. Emma came to Enterprise Ireland with over 15 years international industrial operations experience, primarily in Life Sciences, having worked most recently with FIRE1, a med tech start-up based in Dublin, for nearly 6 years, as Director of Manufacturing and Supply Chain, responsible for the design, development, and implementation of a manufacturing and supply chain strategy from foundation to early scaling. Previous industry experience includes working with Boston Scientific, Abbott, Cadburys and Cochlear across Ireland, Australia, and US sites in various operational management roles. Consequently, she has well exercised technical expertise and practice in researching, assessing, and implementing operationally transformative projects along with a deep understanding of the softer skills required to implement such changes across cultures. Additionally, she has contributed to other industrial bodies through the IBEC MTE Leadership Development task force and IBEC “Women’s Relaunch Program”, as well as volunteering as a mentor in the European STRADA’s “Women In Manufacturing”. Emma has also been recognised as a female leader in the Digital Health sector as part of IBEC’s Recognition of Women in Technology program.

Carol Andrews is is a graduate of the Women’s Leadership Forum, a Harvard Business School leadership development programme, a Certified Investment Fund Director (CIFD), MIT Sloan Blockchain Technologies Business Innovation and application certificate and holds a Masters (MSC) in Business Practice from the Irish Management Institute. Most recently qualified as International Director from INSEAD Paris. Carol is a founder, previous Country Lead and a current Advisory committee member of the 30% Club Ireland, an organization aimed at achieving better gender balance at all levels in leading businesses. She is currently the co-chair for Balance for Better Business (a government led initiative to increase gender balance in business). Carol is currently a member of the Advisory Council for Irish Management Institute, and a board member of the Bank of Ireland Gold Sovereign Programme Committee.

An experienced Construction Industry professional, Joanne joined the CIF in 2022. With in excess of 15 years’ industry knowledge, Joanne holds qualifications in HR, leadership, health and safety and HSQE auditing. Having worked as a HR Manager for a large construction and engineering company spanning Ireland and the UK, her skills include policy development and implementation, employee and industrial relations, organisational change, craft and professional apprenticeship training, and CPD. Joanne brings her expertise, experience and knowledge to our members servicing the Cork, South East, Mid West and Kerry branches. She is responsible for providing advice and support to the CIF members within the Southern Region, maximising engagement with stakeholders and ensuring member interests are represented on regional committees, state agencies and local authorities.