Carmel is Persuasion Republic’s Research Associate. Originally with a background in social research, Carmel worked for many years as a researcher in McConnell’s Advertising, before setting up as a freelance research consultant.

She has worked on many projects for Persuasion Republic with groups such as Amnesty International, Trócaire, Department of Health and Children, BreastCheck, Friends of the Earth, Temple Bar Cultural Trust, Ombudsman for Children’s Office, Stamp Out Stigma, Cystic Fibrosis Association of Ireland, Christian Aid, Crumlin Hospital (CMRF), Gorta and Self Help Africa.