Joanne Sheahan

Joanne Sheahan is a highly experienced professional specializing in sustainability and climate action, currently serving as a Senior Advisor at Enterprise Ireland since May 2018, focusing on Horizon Europe and legal and financial issues. Prior to this role, Joanne worked at Cool Planet Experience as a Technical Advisor, where involvement as a Cool Planet Champion included delivering presentations and facilitating workshops on climate action. Additionally, Joanne held a Programme Lead position at the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland, managing the National Energy R&D Demonstration Programme and contributing to various European energy initiatives. With a strong educational background including a Certificate in Business Sustainability Management from the University of Cambridge and an MSc in Ecological Economics from The University of Edinburgh, Joanne's expertise is further supported by previous roles at ERM, RPS Energy, and Pure Leapfrog.