Independent expert providing expertise on equality, diversity and anti-discrimination issues, policy and practice, including through: conducting research; implementing planning and evaluation initiatives; and providing practice support and training in relation to these fields. Former Chief Executive Officer of the Equality Authority, the statutory equality body in Ireland.
Geographic focus: all areas
Expert to the following BIM projects:
- Support to the advancement of human rights and zero tolerance to discrimination (Twinning in Serbia)
- Promotion of the Ombudsman competences and enhancement of its capacities (Twinning in Macedonia)
- Project against Homophobia and Transphobia (Twinning in Kosovo)
- Establishing a comprehensive system for anti-discrimination protection (Twinning in Croatia)
- Access to Justice in Cases of Discrimination in the EU (Research Project for the EU Agency of Fundamental Rights)
- Study on Equality Bodies (Research Project for the European Commission)