Everyone loves a good story

Hello 

I’m Joanne and I love stories. So, here’s mine. 

I’ve played and worked with words my whole life, from writing stories to go with pictures I’d draw as a child, to training as a journalist. 

I worked in public sector communications for 15 years before becoming a freelance communications consultant. I now work with all kinds of organisations including local authorities, government agencies, charities and businesses. 

I’ve led award-winning and nationally recognised behaviour change and awareness-raising campaigns. I’ve managed teams and major projects on topics including outdoor recreation, tourism, climate, nature, active travel, water safety, planning, housing, education and much more. 

I bring experience and enthusiasm to everything I do, providing a trusted and supportive pair of hands to deliver great communications that achieves its objectives. 

photo of Joanne wearing a black blouse smiling in the garden

Things I love to do

Translating tricky topics 

Weaving clear narratives through complex copy 

Injecting energy and ideas into campaigns  

Developing successful communications strategies  

Training and mentoring others to deliver great comms 

More about me

Away from work I’m a converted PE dodger who now runs long distances on the trails and enjoys recovering in cold water, mainly around the west of Scotland where I’m based.