Joanna joined Respect in 2021 as the Regional Practice Lead for Make a Change (MAC).
Prior to joining Respect, Joanna spent almost a decade delivering individual and group support and managing various "whole family" domestic abuse projects in community, education, and social care settings.
Joanna is a qualified Independent Domestic Violence Advisor and a trained Domestic Homicide Review Chair. Joanna is also an accredited Adult and Children and Young People Recovery Toolkit facilitator and holds a level 2 certification in Narrative Practice. Joanna is also a Certified Safe and Together Trainer.
Joanna's previous professional background is in teaching, training and international business development. Joanna is fluent in Polish and German.