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Biography

Emma Rogan is a Research Assistant in the Cognitive Occupation-Based programme for people with Multiple Sclerosis project. She is a renowned community builder, brain health activist, communicator and speciliases in employment and vocational rehabilitation for people to return to work.

For more than 15 years she has worked in a number of roles in Multiple Sclerosis and neurological patient organisations in Ireland and Europe. Her education includes a BA in Journalism and Communications, an MSc in Equality Studies and a certified employment and return to work professional (CDMP). A member of the Disability Advisory Committee of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission, she brings an intersectional perspective and application to her work. Public and Patient involvement (PPI), the inclusion of young people with MS and people from marginalized communities in research are areas of particular importance to her.

She is active on BluSky https://bsky.app/profile/emmadragon.bsky.social. Emma is delighted to have the opportunity to work and bring her professional experience and personal knowledge to the COB-MS Project.

Education/Academic qualification

B.A., M.Sc.

External positions

Disability Advisory Committee (DAC) of the The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission

30 Sep 202530 Sep 2028

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  1. SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
    SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions