Joanna Braniff is a strategic communications and advocacy professional based in County Antrim. Joanna currently chairs the Northern Ireland Freshwater Taskforce, working across policy, media, and public engagement. With a background in journalism, government relations, and civil society empowerment and cohesion, she brings over thirty years of experience in storytelling for systems change. Joanna is passionate about building cross-border coalitions, championing environmental justice, and fostering public participation in policymaking. Her work connects communities, decision-makers, and nature, using words to inspire action and bridge divides