Jane is a Senior Project Manager and the Proposal Services Manager at ERINN Innovation. She leads the team in delivering on pre-award services, including proposal development, reviews and training, as well as delivering on a portfolio of EU-funded projects. Since 2014, Jane has had broad experience in science communication and teaching within academia and non-profit sectors. She has an in-depth understanding of the research environment, particularly Horizon Europe, which has been developed through years of working directly on projects and engaging with researchers at proposal development stage. Jane has a PhD from Trinity College Dublin which explored how gender is addressed in climate change policy and how that is implemented on the ground in climate-vulnerable regions.

Rebecca is a Senior Project Manager at ERINN Innovation and a specialist in environmental science. She leads the land use team in ERINN Innovation, with a portfolio that includes a LIFE IP peatland project, a H2020 wetland project, a Horizon Europe Mission Soil project, Peatland Finance Ireland and Ireland’s National Rural Network. Rebecca has over 5 years experience working in sustainability and conservation within the European research landscape. She has over 10 years’ experience working in nature conservation, sustainability and science communication. She has a BSc in zoology and a MSc in wildlife conservation and management.

Emma has more than 15 years’ experience in EU-funded projects. She has been the communication, dissemination and exploitation work package leader in several H2020/FP7 projects and is currently carrying out this role in different H2020 projects, many of which are focused on aquaculture. Emma has wide experience in organising and facilitating large multi-stakeholder events and has provided training in proposal writing and management for different organisations. She has worked as Senior Project Manager in several companies in Spain, Ireland, Belgium and France both in securing funding and managing projects. Her professional qualifications include Development Cooperation and Project Management (MSc) and Coastal Zone Evaluation and Management (MSc). She is fluent in English, Spanish and French.

Annette has more than 10 years’ experience in science communication, teaching and training in the area of the ocean and all things marine. She holds a PhD in Oceanography and a BSc in Marine Sciences from NUI Galway, during which she gained extensive knowledge on the impact of anthropogenic activities in the deep-sea, as well as communicating scientific results to a variety of audiences. Annette also has experience supporting and coordinating international training and capacity building programmes in ocean-atmosphere-climate interactions. She currently carries out and leads the communication and dissemination activities for several H2020 funded projects implementing activities to increase the overall impact of projects dealing with grand societal challenges.

Keegan is a Senior Knowledge Transfer and Impact Officer with ERINN Innovation. He has over seven years’ experience in developing, tailoring and administering the proven ERINN Innovation knowledge transfer methodology for National and EU projects and has delivered training and guidance documents on the inclusion of knowledge transfer principles to several funding agencies. He has led communication and exploitation work packages for projects across different sectors including aquaculture, blue economy adaptation planning, ocean observation and desalination. Keegan has a B.S. in City and Regional Planning from Cornell University, an MSc in Environmental Policy from University College Dublin and a Higher Diploma in Fisheries and Aquaculture Business from South East Technical University.

Avril is a Project Manager at ERINN Innovation, working on MARBLES, BlueRemediomics, AquaPLAN and GuardIAS, EU-funded projects focused on freshwater and marine biodiversity, microbiology and sustainability. She is involved in the full project lifecycle, from funding proposal development to implementation and exploitation activities to increase the overall impact of projects. With a background in freshwater ecology, she has a BSc in Environmental Biology, MSc in Applied Environmental Science and has previously worked in freshwater resources research, conservation project management and protection of inland waters.

Caecilia is an Economist (B.A.) and Geographer (M.A.) with over 10 years of experience in R,D&I with UNO, industry, Governmental Agencies, NGOs, SMEs in different countries around the globe. Caecilia has broad experience in Technology Transfer, proposal development, grant awarding and project management, both on application (H2020, HorizonEurope) and donation (GEF, NGEU), in international, multi-disciplinary and multi-stakeholder environments. She has co-edited and co-authored publications, organized large-scale events, being speaker at conferences as well as leading consortia, technical tasks and teams. Caecilia is fluent in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.

Tara has a background in Neuroscience and over 20 years’ experience in the education sector leading teaching teams, developing policy and curriculum, and delivering training with a demonstrable record for systems and outcome improvement across diverse stakeholder groups.

Sarah is a Senior Project Officer at ERINN Innovation. She has led the communication, dissemination and exploitation activities in a number of H2020 projects and is currently working on the Horizon Europe CSA PREP4BLUE. Sarah is part of the Knowledge Transfer team with ERINN and has supported on several national contracts, working closely with funding bodies and government agencies to generate impact from scientific research. Sarah has a BA in Zoology and a MSc in Management and has several years experience in public facing science communication roles.  

Olga is a Senior Project Manager at ERINN Innovation and a specialist in research funding and impact, project management, and research knowledge transfer. Olga supports the development and review of numerous research proposals on multiple topics, and often leads on communications, dissemination and exploitation in EU projects. She has over 14 years’ professional experience in Irish and European RD&I with extensive experience in Horizon Europe, H2020 and FP7. Areas she has covered include Digital, Industry, Sustainable Economies and Societies including telecommunications, network systems, data security, internet of things, electronics, manufacturing, nanotechnology, materials, metrology, Industry4.0, and water technologies with a particular focus on the environment (energy efficiency, water treatment, reduced waste, zero-defect manufacturing, durable materials). She is an engineer and research fellow (PhD in Mobile and Wireless Networks).

Laoise is a Project Manager for the Horizon 2020 project WaterLANDS and the LIFE Integrated Project Peatlands and People. She completed her BSc in Marine Sciences at NUI Galway, where she developed a special interest in deep-sea biodiversity and conservation. She then completed an MSc in Environmental Policy at UCD, where she primarily focused on the impact of environmental policies on community resilience. Laoise has previously worked for ERC-funded, multi-disciplinary research projects and has experience in marine science communications, just transition research, environmental history data management and policy analysis. She has a keen interest in the merging of sciences and humanities to reach a variety of audiences and stakeholders.

Donnchadh is a Senior Project Officer at ERINN Innovation, leading the communication, dissemination and exploitation activities on the Horizon Europe EmpowerUs project. He also works on the Horizon Europe A-AAgora project, contributing to activities on innovation upscaling, capacity building and stakeholder engagement. Additionally, he contributes to the delivery of ERINN Innovation’s training and proposal review services. Donnchadh has a BA in Zoology from Trinity College Dublin and an MSc in Development and Rural Innovation from Wageningen University & Research, The Netherlands. He is passionate about fostering social innovation and participatory approaches to address societal and environmental challenges.

Rebecca is Project Officer at ERINN Innovation working mainly on the Horizon Europe Projects Nettag+ and BlueRemediomics. Rebecca has a broad background in nonprofit campaigning, climate finance and digital marketing. She previously worked as a campaigner and email marketer for Change.org, the largest online petition platform worldwide and for a Berlin-based climate-impact startup. She has a BA in International Business and a MA in International Marketing Management.

Karla is a Project Officer for the Horizon Europe project Cure4Aqua and the Horizon 2020 project AquaExcel 3.0. She completed her BSc in Biology at the University of Valencia, where she developed a special interest in marine biodiversity, conservation, and sustainability. During her thesis, she explored the link between endangered species behaviours and climate change. She then completed an MSc in Biodiversity: Conservation and Evolution at UV, where she continued to explore the link between marine conservation and citizen science. She has previously worked for research centers and start-ups, where she gained experience in multi-disciplinary projects, specifically in areas such as science communication and digital marketing. She is currently enrolled in a master’s degree in digital marketing and communication at IMF Smart Education, where her main goal is to expand her knowledge in these areas to communicate scientific outputs to wider audiences.

Casey is a Project Officer at ERINN Innovation and a specialist in environmental education. In her role as project officer, she conducts science communication and knowledge transfer for various EU-funded projects, including SCORE, and supports ERINN Innovation’s training programmes. Casey has a broad background within the areas of conservation education and community outreach, with experience at zoological institutions, non-profit organisations, and universities. She holds a BSc in Fish and Wildlife Conservation, an MSc Certificate in Environmental Policy and Management, and an MSc in Biodiversity Conservation.

Mathilde is a Project Officer at ERINN Innovation, primarily engaged in the MARCO-BOLO project and contributing to the company’s knowledge transfer methodology. Holding a PhD in Zoology and Evolutionary Biology, along with an MSc in Ethology, she has developed a profound appreciation for the impact of biodiversity loss. Mathilde’s academic journey has equipped her with the skills to effectively engage diverse audiences and convey complex scientific concepts in a clear and accessible manner. Additionally, her experience in publishing has emphasized the significance of making scientific knowledge widely accessible through Open Access initiatives.

Sarah is a Communications Officer at ERINN Innovation, working primarily on the CAP Network Ireland project. She has a BA in English and History and an MA in Journalism, with a background in journalism and content marketing. With an avid interest in environmental issues facing society, Sarah is currently working towards a Masters in Climate Change: Policy, Media and Society.

Brian currently leads the Communications Team, where he supports brand development, digital strategy, and crafts ideas that drive engagement. With over 25 years’ experience as a creative communications specialist, Brian’s expertise in visual communication and his love for storytelling play a key role in advancing ERINN Innovation’s creative vision. Passionate about the environment, Brian believes in the power of innovative, nature-based solutions to bring positive change to communities. He holds qualifications in Creativity, Innovation, and Leadership from UCD Innovation Academy, as well as Environmental Law and Climate Change from The Law Society of Ireland. This diverse background shapes his strategic approach, which he now channels into impactful projects.  

Ladina Jeisy is a Project Officer at ERINN Innovation, specialising in the dissemination, exploitation, and communication of scientific research. She primarily works on the SURIMI project, part of the Horizon Europe EU Digital Twin Ocean initiative, and contributes to science communication in other EU-funded projects. Ladina holds a BSc in Applied Social Sciences from the University of Galway, where she focused on marine social sciences. Her professional experience includes conducting research within Ireland’s fishing industry and facilitating marine conservation education through various non-profit organisations and citizen science initiatives.

As a Communications Officer at ERINN Innovation, Laura is passionate about driving sustainable change by amplifying the impact of EU-funded sustainability projects. While studying her BSc. in Marine Sciences at the University of Galway, she developed a love for marine life and sustainability but recognised a gap in knowledge transfer, which motivated her to pursue a Masters in Digital Marketing to drive real change within the industry. Combining her passion for sustainability with experience in digital communications, Laura maximises the reach and impact of these initiatives. Through strategic communications, she helps ERINN support knowledge transfer and innovation across sectors.

As a member of the Communications Team at ERINN Innovation, Eleanor designs high-quality assets to communicate scientific research, which aims to promote a more equitable and sustainable future. After graduating from Trinity College Dublin with a BA in English Literature and History, she completed a second BA in Graphic Design, and a certificate in Art Therapy from the Crawford College of Art and Design in Cork. With a background in the not-for-profit sector, Eleanor is passionate about using design to tell stories that create meaningful change. She strives to amplify the positive impact of the many EU-funded projects that ERINN are involved with in areas such as agriculture, marine biology, peatland restoration and renewable energy.

Shane is a Senior Project Manager at ERINN Innovation, and the Founder and Director of Peatland Finance Ireland. Shane recently won the prestigious Horizon 2020 Green Deal call grant to coordinate the WaterLANDS project, is a Climate Fellow of University College Dublin, and Lecturer in Sustainability and is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society. With a PhD from Trinity College Dublin which focused on human-wildlife conflict, Shane has enjoyed a varied career in the conservation world, spanning extensive field experience, social investigation, conservation finance and focused lab experience.

Áine-Lisa is a Project Officer for the Horizon Europe project Cure4Aqua. She holds an MSc in Marine Biology from University College Cork and a BSc in Marine Science from the National University of Galway. With extensive experience working on offshore scientific research vessels, and as a senior feed technician on Australia’s largest prawn farm, she has also contributed to the Aquaculture Remote Classroom (ARC), Europe’s only mobile classroom dedicated to raising awareness of aquaculture among young people. Her work in the marine industry has fuelled her passion for science communication, aquaculture, and global food security.

Laureen is a Project Officer at ERINN Innovation, working on the BlueRemediomics and GuardIAS projects. She holds a BA in Applied Foreign Languages and a Master’s in Sustainability from the University of Grenoble. Her professional experience includes developing environmental education campaigns for a non-profit organisation and working in environmental communication. She is particularly interested in the social aspects of environmental issues and exploring ways to drive behavioural change towards sustainability.

Claire is a Project Officer at ERINN Innovation, working primarily on the CAP Network Ireland project. She developed an interest in Bioeconomy and agriculture while completing her BSc in Sustainability and Environmental Sciences at University College Dublin. She has previously worked in national Bioeconomy Research Centres and agro-ecological EU Projects. She has experience in ecological research, workshop co-ordination and data analysis. Claire has a passion for enhancing sustainable development within the Irish agricultural sector through effective communication, collaboration and knowledge transfer.

Leo is the Senior Project Manager working on the CAP Network Project. He is an experienced Agrifood Innovation Professional with an expertise in fostering relationships with agrifood industry stakeholders such as farmers, researchers, corporates and startups. He has worked in a broad range of roles in the agrifood sector, both nationally and internationally, including agricultural consultancy, agricultural research and agritech innovation. Leo holds a BSc in Agricultural Science from University College Dublin and an MSc of Innovation from University of Galway.