Rachel Iredale

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About Rachel Iredale

Proudly bridging the gap between brilliant researchers and curious minds across Ireland.* I specialise in fostering partnerships between academics, policy makers, industry and the public to co-create engagement opportunities that inspire, inform and empower.* Passionate about using research evidence to inform decision making and facilitate continuous improvement in projects, programmes and policies.* A firm believer that any member of any public - given the opportunity, the time and the resources - can use research evidence to contribute to the policy process, no matter how complex the issue.* I like to help people and organisations develop evaluation mindsets, continuously improve performance and to use research evidence to flex their impact muscles!* A pioneer of innovative methods in public engagement research and stakeholder consultation. Talk to me about:* Challenge Funding * Education and Public Engagement Activities * Science Week * Transforming research into real world change.