Julianne O'Donovan

Co-founded and ran the Peatland Justice campaign, focusing on eliminating peat-containing products from supermarkets through education, creative disruption, and published research. Researched the Dutch horticulture industry and collaborated on art-based advocacy, workshops, and public engagement events.

Delivered excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment, undertook food preparation with a focus on hygiene and efficiency, and trained new team members.

Provided administrative and research support for the Peatland Breakthrough team, including compiling research, policy briefs, and stakeholder coordination. Compiled maps using QGIS and conducted research and interviews for a report on local ecological knowledge in reducing water-related conflicts.

Oversaw team administration, processed and reviewed legal documentation for commercial loans, and acted as liaison between solicitors, bank officials, and internal teams. Contributed to the AIB Sustainability Group and served as Health and Safety Officer.

Provided administrative support to the office team and the examinations department.

Worked as a deli assistant, providing customer service and food preparation.

Master's in Sustainable Development with a focus on Environmental Change and Ecosystems, including ecosystem monitoring, GIS, Remote Sensing, and peatland restoration. Thesis on the effects of restoration measures on plant types in a degraded raised bog.

Bachelor of Arts in Geography and Archaeology from University College Dublin.