Joe Korner, Director of Communications

Joe Korner began his role as Director of Communications at The Stroke Association in January 2005.

Before joining The Stroke Association, Joe was Director of Corporate Affairs at the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign for eighteen months. Previous experience includes an early career in campaigning for the United Nations Association, followed by eight years at the Royal National Institute of the Blind (RNIB) working on their PR and campaigning work.

Commenting on his role within The Stroke Association, Joe says, "I have joined The Stroke Association at a very important time as more and more people recognise that stroke is the third biggest killer and the biggest cause of severe disability in the UK.

There is great work being done by the Association and I aim to help to raise awareness of stroke even more. I'm keen to increase the influence we can have with Government and decision makers so that stroke gets greater priority within health and social services and everyone affected by stroke gets the support and services they need."