Dr. Diane Pelly is a highly-experienced, multi-disciplinary academic researcher.

She holds two undergraduate degrees (Bachelor of Commerce and German; BSc Psychology), an MPhil in Finance and Economics from the University of Cambridge and a PhD in Economics from University College Dublin and has received extensive training in a wide variety of research methods, data analysis, research ethics and academic writing.

She is a cited published author in several highly-regarded peer-reviewed journals and books. In addition, having worked in the private sector for 30 years, she is a highly-skilled report writer and presenter who excels at making complex topics accessible and relatable for non-academic audiences.