Meet Niamh Dunne, Lead Research and Operations Consultant at Rocket Science. Niamh is a passionate advocate for using lived experiences to inform improvements in the systems that impact people’s lives. Since becoming a member at Impact Hub London, she has enjoyed the vibrant, socially driven community at the Euston location, where she finds inspiration in connecting with like-minded professionals and businesses that share a common goal of making a difference.
Name: Niamh Dunne
Organisation: Rocket Science UK
Job role: Lead Research and Operations Consultant
Mission: Rocket Science’s mission is to improve the systems and support that affect people’s lives and ensure their lived experience informs change. We work with our clients at the intersections of issues and needs to address systemic inequalities.
Tell us what you enjoy most about your role?
I lead on a lot of Rocket Science’s fieldwork projects with young people and in the criminal justice system. I am also RS’s lead for Peer Research which is the area I am most excited about and enjoy the most. I also support with internal operations and business development.
How did you discover Impact Hub London?
My boss introduced the impact hub to us and we trialed this office and the one at Kings Cross and loved them both.
Which Impact Hub are you part of and for how long?
Euston and since September 2024
What was your first impression?
I loved the space. It’s modern, bright, well spaced out, the staff team are fantastic and friendly and it feels great to be working in an environment with other businesses with a social purpose like us.
What one word would you use to describe the hub?
Original. I would describe Impact Hub as ‘original’ because there’s truly nothing like it. It’s more than just a place to work—it’s a community where people actually connect and collaborate in ways you don’t see elsewhere. It has this energy and openness that really inspires you to share ideas and make things happen.
Which aspects of membership do you use and why?
We use the fixed team desks and have already hosted an event for our clients.
What are the benefits?
The members’ lunches are my favourite part! It’s great to be able to chat to other businesses and take some time away from the desk during the day to socialise (and the pizza is always great).
If you were to recommend IHL what would you say?
It has been a great move for our company, and I would encourage any business with a social purpose to take a look round – you won’t be disappointed.
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