Jackie Pollock
Consultant in Belfast, United Kingdom
I'm a senior technical consultant working for Kainos Software within their Healthcare unit of Evolve. My role is to support hospital trusts as they take their clinical casenotes to a digital solution improving access and ultimately patient care. It's a fantastic feeling knowing that you are making a positive change in the world.
In the community I am Chairperson of Carrickfergus Junior Gateway club - a local charity supporting young people with learning disabilities. I've been volunteering with the group since I was fifteen and spent eight years as Leader in Charge managing a team of around thirty volunteers. Now I help to guide the group as it continues to grow and maintain the link between our group and the local community.
In 2018 I became a Trustee of the Royal Mencap Society, a national charity raising the voices of those with learning disabilities.
In 2019 I became the Chairperson of Cause NI, a regional charity supporting the careers of those going through severe mental health issues.
Without realising it I've become a sought after public speaker running workshops, chairing meetings, and generally allowing my community passions and professional knowledge to meet.