She is qualified in emergency nursing and Midwifery. Anne brings a wealth of health and development experience to the board. She previously volunteered with Concern Worldwide working as Health and Nutrition Programme Manager in Burundi and has volunteered in Kenya many times since the organisation’s inception. Anne has been project leader for 4 volunteer teams, and has been instrumental in the development of Brighter Communities Worldwide’s Remote Emergency Care programme. Anne has also directed Essential Obstetric and Newborn Care Courses and Maternal Health Courses in Kenya and in Ireland and co-created Brighter Communities Worldwide’s Maternal, Neo natal and child health strategy. Anne also volunteered with Special Olympics National and World games and was involved in the setting up of Leeside Legends Special Olympics Athletics club.