Joan is the Associate Director for Policy and Public Affairs for Marie Curie in Northern Ireland.  For over ten years she has worked with health & social care colleagues and decision makers to improve care within Northern Ireland, working closely with the government Departments.  She has campaigned on issues affecting people impacted by terminal illness including older people, palliative care, and bereavement support.  Joan is a non-executive Board Member for the Department of Education.  Previous to working with Marie Curie, Joan worked in the Banking Sector and has extensive experience of Corporate Governance, and also finance management.