Staff
Ann Watt
Director; Ann is a former civil servant with 20 years experience in Belfast and London. Most recently Ann was Head of the Electoral Commission in Northern Ireland. Before this she worked in London in the Treasury, Cabinet Office and Home Office.
Clare McAuley
Operations Manager; Clare is an experienced senior manager with over 12 years experience across the public sector and the voluntary and community sector. Most recently she worked for the Ulster University. Before this Clare worked as a governance professional within the sports sector and prior to this as a Head of Service for a local authority.
Dr Ben Harper
Research Manager; Ben has more than 17 years’ experience of leading research projects in the NHS, local authorities and the voluntary sector. Ben is passionate about research that provides a voice to marginalised groups. Most recently, Ben has worked in research and lecturing roles in QUB.
Dr Jayne Finlay
Research and Engagement Officer; Jayne has a research and teaching background in education and library and information management, having recently completed a PhD in the area of prison education. She previously worked as a Research Assistant on several education–related projects in the UNESCO Centre at Ulster University.