Colette Bennett

Colette Bennett joined NESC as a Policy Analyst in 2025. Prior to this role, she was Director of Advocacy and Research with The Wheel, Ireland’s national association of community, voluntary, charity, and social enterprise organisations, and Economic and Social Analyst with Social Justice Ireland. She has extensive experience in evidence-based analysis across policy areas such as poverty, consumer debt, social exclusion, housing, migration, public participation, and the Sustainable Development Goals.

Colette has an MA in Social Justice and Public Policy from All Hallows College (DCU), and a Professional Practice Certificate from the Law Society of Ireland.

Passionate about education and community engagement, she has developed and delivered training for policymakers, community groups, and third-level students. Colette has also contributed to academic programs, authored numerous policy briefings, and launched initiatives such as the Social Justice Matters podcast, reaching audiences in 77 countries and is a regular contributor to national and local media.

Colette is a member of the Royal Irish Academy Social Sciences Committee.

Email: colette.bennett@nesc.ie