Officials
Zita joined Head Office in 1982. She worked in the General Secretary's office in various roles over a 17 year period. During that time she graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Social Science from the Open University and in 1999 she was appointed to the position of Official within the General Secretary's office.
Zita took a career break in 2003 and returned in 2005 to work in the General Treasurer's office, where her main remits were the development of Benefits and Services for members, the management of Organisation records and archives and assisting with INTO campaigns. She also managed the following projects: the Census of Membership, the introduction of the INTO Membership Card, the organisation of the first ever INTO Youth Conference, the revision of the 2004 Rules and Constitution.
Zita has now returned to the General Secretary's office to work with Sheila Nunan. She continues to hold the same remits and is involved in the management of a number of current projects – Branch Size Rule Change, Task Force of Participation, Head Office Review.
Lori serves in the Communications, Principals and Social Inclusion Department in INTO Head Office. She acts as Assistant Editor for the INTO magazine, InTouch, and is also involved in the development of the INTO website and electronic communications. She is involved in the development and production of a wide range of INTO publications on an ongoing basis. Part of her time is also spent with the Conditions of Employment Department on school accommodation.
Lori joined the INTO in 1986 and has previously served in the Equality and Press sections of Head Office.
John is a native of Cork City and since 1989 has lived in Dublin and worked for Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance in both underwriting and sales. He has been an active trade union member since 1979 and served on the Irish Executive of the Amicus Trade Union for many years. He was also a seconded full time union rep. within the Finance Sector for Amicus before joining INTO in January 2008.
John works in the Conditions of Employment Department in Head Office dealing initially with pension and retirement matters.