Joanne Begley

Joanne Begley is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in social care and education. Currently serving as the Founder and CEO of For After I've Gone since September 2023, Joanne focuses on creating self-help end-of-life journals aimed at empowering individuals to communicate lasting messages to loved ones. As a Family Support Worker at Jack and Jill since July 2017, and an Assistant Lecturer at Limerick Institute of Technology since December 2016, Joanne also contributes to the field of education, particularly in Leadership, Advocacy, and Empowerment. Joanne's previous roles include Social Care Worker at Brothers of Charity Services Ireland, Support Worker at Daughters of Charity Lisnagry, and Assistant Facilitator at RehabCare Group Inc. Educational qualifications include a BA in Applied Social Studies (Disability) from The Open Training College Dublin, a Fetac Level 6 in Supervisory Management from LCETB, a Diploma in End of Life Therapy from the Centre of Excellence, and a Hetac level 9 in Multi Element Behaviour Support from Limerick Institute of Technology.