Staff profiles

Mark Ivory, Policy and Communications Manager Mark is a highly experienced media strategist. His extensive experience spans across sectors and media functions including press office management, strategic media relations,  journalism and editorial posts. Mark has written extensively for trade and national publication over the years and is an accomplished public speaker.

Jane McCormick, Media Officer Jane is an experienced national print and television journalist and web editor. She also has ten years’ experience working in digital communications and website management in the public sector. 

Ania Rainbird, Head of Marketing and Communications Ania is a marketing and communications professional with 15 years experience across the corporate, voluntary and public sectors. Her areas of expertise include marketing and communications strategy development and implementation, marketing and communications risk assessment and management, as well as corporate media management. 

Specialist support 

The Social Work Media Centre also works in collaboration with a range of experts in media management and media relations as well as numerous media volunteers.