Joanna D.

Joanna D.'s work experience includes various roles in different organizations. Joanna is currently working as a Volunteer Director/Board Trustee at Kundalini Research Institute since 2023. Prior to this, they held the position of Senior People & Culture Partner, Global/Group, Associate Director at Instinctif Partners starting from 2021. Joanna also volunteered as a Director/Board Trustee at Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity and 28 Too Many in 2021 and 2020 respectively. From 2020 to 2022, they worked as a People Lead at Niaxo, providing services related to People & Culture and Business Operations. Other roles they have held include Legal/Business Professional at Various Companies from 2010 to 2020 and Solicitor at Trowers & Hamlins from 2008 to 2010. In addition, they volunteered as an NHS Volunteer - Responder from 2020 to 2020.

Joanna D. has a diverse education history that spans across various fields. Joanna obtained a Bachelor of Arts Honors degree in European Studies with French and Spanish from Durham University in 2000. In 2002, they pursued a postgraduate degree in Law from the University of the West of England.

Joanna then furthered their legal education by completing a Graduate Diploma in Law at The University of Law in Store Street, London from 2004 to 2006. Joanna later obtained a Legal Practice Certificate from The University of Law, College of Law Guildford, in 2008.

In their quest for knowledge, Joanna also pursued a Master of Science (MSc) in Art Psychotherapy from Queen Margaret University starting in 2013. Additionally, they studied Modern Contemporary Art Studies, earning an MSc from The University of Edinburgh in 2012.

To complement their education, Joanna has acquired numerous certifications and diplomas. Joanna obtained a diploma in Psychology from The Open University in 2010. Joanna also completed various courses in HR Management, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Addiction, Bereavement, Art Therapy, Anatomy, Psychotherapy, and Mindfulness through Renaissance Life Therapies, Opplex Careers, and Udemy from 2014 to 2021. As part of their personal development, they pursued Personal Development Coaching at The Coaching Academy starting in 2018.

Joanna has further enriched their knowledge by obtaining additional certifications. Joanna completed courses such as HR as a Business Partner through LinkedIn in July 2020, Unconscious Bias training from SELWYN BLYTH CONSULTANCY LIMITED in July 2020, and became a General and Mental Health First Aider certified by St John Ambulance in February 2020. In 2016, they became a Kundalini Yoga & Meditation Instructor with over 500 hours of training, certified by the Kundalini Research Institute. Joanna also acquired a Counselling Therapist certification from Oplex Careers in July 2016.

Joanna was also admitted as a Solicitor in England & Wales by the Solicitors Regulation Authority in September 2010.

In the pursuit of their education, Joanna is currently undertaking a self-funded Master's degree in Human Resources Management and Services at the University of Greenwich, which started in 2021 and is expected to be completed in 2022.