Dr. Roger Courtney is a freelance writer, lecturer and organisational development consultant in the Third and Cultural sectors, specialising in strategic planning, governance, leadership development, fundraising strategy, quality, human resource management and evaluation.
As well as being chief executive of the Simon Community, Courtney founded the Crescent Arts Centre in Belfast and in 1997 was awarded an MBE for his work with the homeless.
He also lectures at Queens University, Belfast on the Masters on Social & Community Development and Masters in Organisation & Management.
His published works cover a wide range of themes, including inclusive worship in sacred music, the Presbyterian tradition in Ireland and instructive works on management strategies in the not-for-profit sector.