James Leonard 🇮🇪

James has a background in youth and community work, holding a BSc in Social Sciences and an MA in Criminology. He works with Ireland’s Cork City Council as part of the Learning City team, helping to develop Cork as a UNESCO Learning City by improving access to education and celebrating lifelong learning. 

Alongside his role with the Council, James produces educational videos and podcasts shown across all Irish prisons, aiming to inspire hope, reflection, and positive change among people in custody.