Laura is deeply passionate about empowering women, with a strong focus on supporting their personal and professional growth and providing access to valuable career opportunities. Through networking, coaching, and educational development, she is committed to helping individuals unlock their full potential. With nearly two decades of cross-sector experience spanning the private, public and non-profit sectors, Laura has developed deep expertise in driving strategic growth and promoting inclusive leadership. She is a Chartered Manager and MBA graduate, and her diverse career has included key leadership roles in operations, sales, marketing and project management. Her professional experience is enhanced by qualifications in marketing, communications, and coaching and mentoring which position her to drive impact, champion success, and support business and talent development across a range of industries.
As Head of Programmes and Development, Nicky leads the creation and delivery of bespoke development programmes designed to help individuals climb the ladder of success and thrive both personally and professionally. Passionate about empowering women at every stage of their business and career journey, she is committed to helping them unlock their potential and step confidently into leadership roles across the economy. With a diverse background spanning media, property, and business services, Nicky brings a wealth of experience in project management, sales, marketing, and partnerships. She has successfully managed Northern Ireland–wide initiatives supporting thousands of women in enterprise and career development, building strong cross-sector collaborations along the way. Nicky is always eager to connect with professionals and organisations seeking to invest in personal growth or develop programmes that empower others. To find the right programme for you or to explore collaboration opportunities contact Nicky at nicky@centreoflearningni.com
With over 15 years’ experience in the hospitality and tourism industry, Maria has a wealth of experience in customer service, management and client relationships. Maria has spent the last few years within the logistics industry managing performance through data. During her career, Maria has received many awards and recognitions for her exceptional service, voted for by customers and industry peers. Maria is passionate about delivering excellent customer service and helping everyone to develop and achieve their full potential.
Having worked across industries from educational roles in environmental NGOs to business analytics in corporate banking, there have not been many problems Gina has not been able to solve. As a generalist, she encourages those around her to explore skills outside their comfort zone to learn more about themselves and gain confidence in handling any situation. With a drive to deliver the best customer experience, Gina focuses on building relationships with clients so that they can reach their goals and achieve whatever success means to them.
Danielle is a graduate of Ulster University Belfast with an MSc in Marketing. With over 5 years’ experience in the world of Digital Marketing, Danielle has worked with small businesses across several, diverse industries to enhance their online presence and experience growth online. She is passionate about story-telling and helping others navigate the world of Social Media Marketing. She is responsible for developing and executing Marketing Strategy for Centre of Learning. (If you would like to get in touch with Danielle about Marketing and Communications, please email at: danielle@centreoflearnigni.com)
As Sales Coordinator at the Centre of Learning, Gemma supports professionals across Northern Ireland by connecting them with tailored programmes designed to grow skills, build confidence, and foster meaningful connections, all with the aim of empowering inclusive success at every stage of their careers. With a strong background in Sales and several years' experience as a Business Development Manager across sectors including Pest Control and SaaS, Gemma brings a commercial mindset and a people-first approach to everything she does. Gemma is also deeply passionate about equity and inclusion, particularly in creating opportunities for women to thrive personally and professionally. (If you would like to get in touch with Gemma about Sales, please email: gemma@centreoflearningni.com)
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