Colette joined the Wheel as Director of Advocacy and Research in 2023 after 14 years working at a senior level in justice advocacy and organisational development. Colette has a Masters in Social Justice and Public Policy, and is a qualified solicitor with a professional certificate from the Law Society of Ireland.
Colette is a member of the Royal Irish Academy Social Sciences Committee. She has provided guest lectures for Trinity College Dublin, DCU, ATU and SETU; seminar inputs; and training on a range of social policy areas including the Budget, poverty in Ireland, housing, the Global South, the SDGs and public participation.
Colette is also a frequent contributor to TV, radio and print media.
In her spare time, Colette enjoys cooking, hiking, kayaking, and hanging out with family.
