Mary Harkin

Mary Harkin is Programme Manager of PPI Ignite Network @ TU Dublin. With a background in media production and project management, Mary has extensive experience in research, evaluation and stakeholder engagement with a particular focus on collaborative and inclusive approaches. Leading the development of policy, research and evaluation activities at Age & Opportunity she established a PPI group of older people to advise and work with researchers.

Mary holds an MA in Communications and Cultural Studies and an MSc in Ageing and Public Policy and is committed to advancing the universal human right to participate in and benefit from research.