Dale Connellan

Dale Connellan is an accomplished professional with a robust background in partnerships, operations, and policy. Currently serving as the Partnerships and Operations Lead at Debate Mate since October 2022, Dale previously held the role of Higher Executive Officer at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs from June 2021 to April 2022, and also gained experience as a Policy Intern. Dale's involvement with Debate Mate began earlier as a Mentor from September 2018 to May 2020. Educational qualifications include a BA in History from UCL, completed in 2021, and participation in a Public Policy Boot Camp at UCL in October 2020. Prior education was completed at St Paul's Catholic College and Warden Park Academy.