Experience

Centre for Democracy and Peace Building - CDPB

• United Kingdom
• International Affairs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CEO

  • Apr 2014 - Present

  The purpose of the Centre for Democracy and Peace Building (CDPB) is to uphold and share the values and principles of democracy in order to build peace, stability and reconciliation. www.democracyandpeace.org The purpose of the Centre for Democracy and Peace Building (CDPB) is to uphold and share the values and principles of democracy in order to build peace, stability and reconciliation. www.democracyandpeace.org



TED Conferences

• United States
• Media Production
• 700 & Above Employee

• TEDxStormont Organiser and Curator

  • Nov 2012 - Present

  In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDxStormont is bringing together a range of exciting speakers to inspire you, as we believe passionately in the power of ideas to change attitudes, lives and ultimately the world. In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDxStormont is bringing together a range of exciting speakers to inspire you, as we believe passionately in the power of ideas to change attitudes, lives and ultimately the world.



Connect NI

• Business Consultant

  • Jan 2006 - Present

  Connect NI provides a range of consultancy services, including: strategic planning, project management, business development, marketing and PR, campaigns development, events management and international exchange programmes design and implementation. Connect NI provides a range of consultancy services, including: strategic planning, project management, business development, marketing and PR, campaigns development, events management and international exchange programmes design and implementation.



University of Oxford

• United Kingdom
• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director for Public Affairs, Centre for the Resolution of Intractable Conflict

  • Aug 2017 - Nov 2022

  The Centre for the Resolution of Intractable Conflict is a multi-disciplinary research centre applying cutting edge field-based research methods from the cognitive and behavioural sciences in collaboration with the policy community to better understand and address politically motivated violence.

• Research Associate

  • Jan 2019 - Sep 2022

  St. Benet’s Hall has established the St. Benet’s Institute to provide a focus on issues of Faith, Leadership and Dialogue. The aim of the St. Benet’s Institute is to encourage better understanding and co-operation between various faith leaders, academics, policy-makers and the wider public by creating a forum for interdisciplinary dialogue, research and cross-sectoral engagement.

• FoRB Leadership Network

  • Oct 2019 - Aug 2020

  FoRB Leadership Network based at the Centre for the Study of Social Cohesion at the School of Anthropology and Museum Ethnography and supported by UK Aid Connect aims to create an expert international support network of parliamentarians and belief leaders dedicated to promoting Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB).



RISING Global Peace Forum

• United Kingdom
• International Affairs

• Advisor

  • Apr 2016 - Sep 2018

  RISING Global Peace Forum pushes forward new ways of thinking about peace and conflict in our turbulent world. Led by Coventry City Council, Coventry University and Coventry Cathedral, and supported by the Patron, the Desmond and Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation. RISING Global Peace Forum pushes forward new ways of thinking about peace and conflict in our turbulent world. Led by Coventry City Council, Coventry University and Coventry Cathedral, and supported by the Patron, the Desmond and Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation.



The Northern Ireland Assembly Legislative Strengthening Trust

• Belfast, United Kingdom

• Head of Programmes

  • Sep 2012 - Mar 2014

  The Northern Ireland Assembly Legislative Strengthening Trust (NIALST) was established to support the over-arching objective of “strengthening democracy and engaging the people in creating a better future for all". The Northern Ireland Assembly Legislative Strengthening Trust (NIALST) was established to support the over-arching objective of “strengthening democracy and engaging the people in creating a better future for all".



City of Culture 2013

• Derry~Londonderry

• Partnership Manager

  • Sep 2011 - Feb 2012

  Derry~Londonderry made history in July 2010 when it was awarded the inaugural UK City of Culture designation for 2013. www.cityofculture2013.com Derry~Londonderry made history in July 2010 when it was awarded the inaugural UK City of Culture designation for 2013. www.cityofculture2013.com



Unite Against Hate

• Project Manager and Co-Founder

  • Aug 2009 - Sep 2011

  The award winning Unite Against Hate campaign challenging prejudice and hate crime. Initiated by the Office of the First and Deputy First Minister, Equality Commission, Community Relations Council, Northern Ireland Office Community Safety Unit (now Department of Justice) and the Police Service of Northern Ireland. The award winning Unite Against Hate campaign challenging prejudice and hate crime. Initiated by the Office of the First and Deputy First Minister, Equality Commission, Community Relations Council, Northern Ireland Office Community Safety Unit (now Department of Justice) and the Police Service of Northern Ireland.