Neil Ward, PhD

MAKES THINGS HAPPEN: Strategic communication & campaigning

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

About

Dr Neil Ward is a consultant communication strategist, campaigner and lecturer specialising in political communication and has advocated on a range of social, health and security issues. • National Union of Journalists [NUJ] Irish Executive Council [PR & Information] • Lectures: Legal, Ethical and Social Issues in Public Relations at Dublin City University [DCU] Established Genie Communications Ltd in 2009 specialising in communication, strategic policy and campaigns.

Experience

  • Public Affairs Manager at Sophia (Association) Housing
    Feb 2026 - Present · 5 mos

  • Part-time Lecturer [MSc Public Relations & Strategic Communications] at Dublin City University
    Jan 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 6 mos

    Legal, ethical and social issues in public relations

  • Chairperson at National Union of Journalists [NUJ] Dublin P&PR
    Jun 2018 - Present · 8 yrs 1 mo

  • Director at Genie Communications Ltd
    Jan 2009 - Present · 17 yrs 6 mos

    Established [Genie Communications Ltd] to fulfil strategic communication and campaigns, encompassing all aspects of political communication and news media underpinned by academic research.

  • Fighting Blindness (Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland)
    • Head of Advocacy and Communications
      Sep 2021 - Nov 2025 · 4 yrs 3 mos

    • Advocacy Manager
      Apr 2021 - Sep 2021 · 6 mos