Maureen is the Manager of the Irish Agroforestry Forum, where she leads the development and delivery of national initiatives that promote agroforestry as a climate-resilient, productive land use. She holds a B.Agriculture (Hons) and an MSc in Environmental Science from Queen’s University Belfast, and brings over 20 years of experience in agriculture, and environmental science. Maureen oversees stakeholder engagement, education and outreach programmes, project development, and communications for the Forum. She is highly experienced in training delivery and facilitation, holding qualifications in Training Evaluation and Delivery (Level 6), Group Facilitation Methods (ICA UK), and Facilitative Leadership (NOCN). Her work focuses on empowering farmers, landowners, advisors, foresters, and communities to adopt agroforestry through inclusive, evidence-based knowledge sharing. Maureen also serves as Vice President of the European Agroforestry Federation and contributes to both national and European advisory and knowledge transfer groups on sustainable land use and forestry policy. She is passionate about integrated, nature-based solutions and strengthening advisory networks and knowledge transfer systems to support resilient whole-farm planning and climate action.

Jessica is Project Coordinator at the Forum, where she supports a variety of projects aimed at promoting the benefits of trees on farms and across the island of Ireland. Currently completing her degree in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics at Queen’s University Belfast, Jessica brings a strong understanding of environmental policy and economics to the team. She is particularly passionate about outdoor learning and green spaces, having conducted extensive research on how connecting with nature improves education and community well-being. At the IAF, she uses her organisational skills and "people-first" approach to help make agroforestry more accessible, helping farmers and educators alike see the value of integrating more trees into farms and communities generally,

Ragna is a nature enthusiast dedicated to improving the environment through tree planting. With a background rooted in a childhood spent amidst the diverse forests of Germany, Ragna's passion for trees grew. In 2013, she initiated a 5-acre native woodland project on her Irish farm, introducing alder, birch, oak, hazel, and more. Ragna expanded this endeavour, creating hedgerows, woodland zones, and nature corridors. Her connection with nature began early, working on a local farm by age 10. Since relocating to Ireland in 2001, Ragna has been instrumental in restoring her Connolly farm, now cultivating over 40 tree species. Committed to promoting a healthier landscape, Ragna, through her work at the Irish Agroforestry Forum, shares her vision and continues to explore innovative ways to integrate trees into the farming environment. Adaptable, diligent, and forward-thinking, Ragna supports and promotes agroforestry innovation in Ireland.