Communications

Courtney joined AWARE NI in March 2023, bringing a strong academic background in international relations and conflict transformation (BA, MA) and a proven track record in social media communications and digital activism.

She is passionate about promoting human rights, empowering women, and championing sustainability and mental health. With expertise in creating engaging digital content, she is passionate about crafting creative and innovative campaigns that drive engagement and inspire action.

Outside of work, she’s a Lucy & Yak dungarees fan, adores her two pugs Bo and Pugsy, and enjoys listening to K-Pop.

Leah joined the AWARE NI team in 2019. She worked as an artist (Leah McFall) across London and Los Angeles for 6 years prior. Working closely alongside artist will.i.am, Leah liaised with press teams across The Grammy's, BBC's The Voice, and most of the national and regional publications and platforms within the UK.

Leah was always an advocate for prioritising mental health within the music industry, and felt passionate about working for AWARE NI when she had relocated back home to Northern Ireland. She was delighted to hear about the incredible work AWARE NI has been doing for our community and wanted to be a part of it immediately. Leah hopes her unique experience in communications can play a part in magnifying AWARE NI's message so that more people know there is help out there for them to access.

Leah enjoys continuing on her artist project, writing songs, recording in the studio, and performing live.

Amanda has a background in marketing and communications and a Masters in Film & TV Production, Law, Management and Policy. She has written and produced various short films in association with Northern Ireland Screen.

She is a professional writer and a former member of the Chartered Institute of Editors and Proofreaders and has held past roles as a freelance Communications Consultant, working across public, private and not-for-profit sectors.

Amanda leads communications for AWARE NI and manages a small but hugely impactful team!

She loves reading, writing, going to the theatre, and being physically active.