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 Bello Gómez is a Senior Project Manager at ERINN Innovation with over 15 years of experience supporting organisations across Europe to secure EU funding, strengthen their European profile and maximise the impact of research and innovation initiatives. She has extensive expertise in proposal development and review, project management, strategic communication, dissemination, stakeholder engagement and knowledge transfer.

Emma has supported the development and/or review of more than 200 Horizon Europe and other EU funding proposals, while leading communication, dissemination, stakeholder engagement and exploitation activities across numerous European projects.

As former Executive Director of EuroMarine, she successfully enhanced the visibility, strategic positioning and European influence of a network of more than 50 marine research organisations. She is fluent in English, Spanish and French. 

Annette is a Senior Project Manager at ERINN Innovation and currently leads the Horizon Europe projects team.

With over 10 years’ experience, she specialises in project management and brings deep expertise in engaging diverse audiences through communication, dissemination, and knowledge transfer to maximise real world impact.

Annette holds a PhD in Oceanography and a BSc in Marine Sciences from NUI Galway and has extensive experience in international training and capacity building initiatives focused on ocean and climate interactions.

Keegan is a Project Manager specialising in knowledge transfer with ERINN Innovation. He has over 10 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 with over 10 years’ experience delivering large-scale environmental and community-focused initiatives. She has worked on more than 10 EU-funded projects, leading work packages on communication, dissemination, stakeholder engagement, knowledge transfer and exploitation to maximise project impact.
An experienced freshwater scientist, Avril supports the full Horizon Europe project lifecycle, from proposal development to implementation and exploitation. She holds an MSc in Applied Environmental Science and has previously worked in conservation project management and the protection of inland waters. Her expertise spans freshwater ecosystems, stakeholder engagement and helping research and innovation achieve lasting impact.

Tara is the Learning and Development Manager at ERINN Innovation, leading professional development and organisational capability initiatives across the business. Her role spans learning and development planning, support and delivery, as well as organisational structuring, strategic planning processes, internal process optimisation, and people-focused HR activities.

With over 20 years’ experience in education, training, and organisational development, Tara has worked across research, innovation, and professional services environments. Her background combines learning design, stakeholder engagement, research management, and continuous improvement to support both individual and organisational growth.

Tara’s areas of interest include organisational effectiveness, capability development, change and process improvement, knowledge transfer, science communication, and supporting participation in European research and innovation programmes, including Horizon Europe and LIFE.

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 20 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).

Rochelle is a Project Manager at ERINN Innovation and a specialist in innovation implementation and stakeholder communication.

Rochelle lead the communication, dissemination and exploitation activities in the SCORE and ESCAPE H2020 projects, delivers pre- and post-award training and Horizon Europe proposal reviews. Rochelle has a broad background in education, global health and science communication and holds an MSc in Global Health and a BSc in Biochemistry.

Laoise is a Project Manager at ERINN Innovation, with over five years’ experience specialising in communications, engagement and governance for EU and national projects centred on participatory and community-led peatland and wetland restoration.
Laoise holds a BSc in Marine Sciences (University of Galway) and an MSc in Environmental Policy (University College Dublin), where she researched the impact of environmental policies on community resilience. She has additional certificates in Graphic Design Fundamentals from CalArts, Urban Nature and Innovation from Lund University, and recently completed the Leaders for Nature programme.
Laoise has held project manager, coordinator, and communications lead roles in large multi-stakeholder interdisciplinary projects with particular experience in Horizon EU and LIFE. Laoise brings skills in co-creation, storytelling, creative facilitation, stakeholder engagement, and participatory approaches as well as data analysis, visualisation and systems thinking.

Rebecca is Senior Project Officer at ERINN Innovation working mainly on the Horizon 2020 Project WaterLANDS and the LIFE IP Peatlands and People project.

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 Communications Officer at ERINN Innovation, where she supports communication, dissemination, knowledge transfer and stakeholder engagement across European research and innovation projects. She combines project management experience with strategic communication and digital engagement to help maximise the impact of collaborative research initiatives, particularly within Horizon Europe.

She holds a BSc in Biological Sciences and an MSc in Biodiversity: Conservation and Evolution, as well as a Master’s in Digital Communications and Marketing. She also completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Digital Transformation and Leadership at Technological University Dublin, further strengthening her expertise in digital innovation and strategic communication. She is especially interested in work that contributes to a more sustainable and equitable world through creative communication, citizen science, and storytelling.

Mathilde is a Senior Project Officer at ERINN Innovation, where she works preferentially on biodiversity-focused projects within Horizon Europe, overseeing communication, dissemination, knowledge transfer and international collaboration. She also represents the company on the Biodiversa+ Enlarged Stakeholder Board, contributing to Europe-wide discussions on biodiversity policy and practice.
Holding a PhD in Zoology and Evolutionary Biology and an MSc in Ethology, she has developed a deep understanding of biodiversity loss and its implications. Combined with her earlier experience in academic publishing, this background has equipped her to engage diverse audiences and communicate complex scientific concepts clearly and accessibly.
Her particular interests include biodiversity, conservation, insects, animal behaviour, forest ecosystems, nature restoration, climate change and ecosystem services.

Sarah is a Senior Communications Officer at ERINN Innovation, working on the CAP Network Ireland contract and across the company’s project and services.

She has a BA in English and History and an MA in Journalism. An experienced communicator, Sarah has a background in digital and print journalism, as well as content marketing, communications and social media management.

With an avid interest in environmental issues facing society, Sarah has completed the DCU MSc in Climate Change: Policy, Media and Society and UCC’s Certificate in Environment, Sustainability and Climate. Her interests include climate-focused work across the agricultural and policy landscapes. She also has a keen interest in creative approaches to climate action, citizen engagement and community-led actions.

Brian 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.

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 Innovation are involved with in areas such as agriculture, marine biology, peatland restoration and renewable energy.

Laureen is a Project Officer at ERINN Innovation, working on marine-related EU-funded 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.

Méabh is a Project Officer at ERINN Innovation supporting LIFE IP, Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe projects.

She holds a BA (Hons) in Geography from Trinity College Dublin during which she developed an interest in sustainable agriculture and community projects. She has also completed an MSc in Environmental Governance from the University of Manchester, where she focused her research on just transitions and environmental justice.

Méabh has a broad professional background in the areas of communications, project delivery, and stakeholder engagement across a range of higher education and environmental non-profit organisations.

Artur is an experienced project leader and AI researcher specialising in EU-funded sustainability and innovation projects. He is skilled in knowledge transfer, stakeholder co-creation, science communication, and Horizon Europe coordination.

Artur has a strong background in aligning interdisciplinary partners across academia, policy, industry, and civic society through ethical AI, digital tools, and participatory engagement strategies.