Leonie is a nonprofit and international development professional with almost three decades of experience. She most recently led the growth of the Ifrah Foundation, advancing its mission to end gender-based violence through strategic partnerships with governments, UN agencies, and NGOs. Previously, she spent ten years at a migrant support organisation in Limerick, influencing policy locally and nationally while overseeing critical services for diverse communities. Leonie also spent over a decade with UNESCO in Paris, supporting World Heritage initiatives and serving in the Secretariat of its Executive Board. She holds a B.Soc.Sc. from University College Cork and an MSc in Development from the London School of Economics, where her research focused on migrant integration in Ireland. A fluent French speaker, she is passionate about equity, cultural exchange, and community-building. Leonie lives in Ireland with her two teenagers and loves to travel and garden.