Ida N. is a Whistleblower Protection Expert at Transparency International Ireland. Colleagues describe her as "Ida Nowers has spent over a decade at the crossroads of legal advocacy, whistleblowing policy, and integrity-focused work, where she has mastered the nuances of the whistleblower protection and built a wide network in the field. Through her role as EU Whistleblowing Monitor Lead, she has gained a deep and thorough understanding of the implementation of the EU Whistleblower Directive. Her coordination of the analysis and its application across member states has been invaluable to both public and private sector organizations navigating this complex legislative framework. Ida has cultivated strong partnerships with policymakers, civil society organizations, and legal professionals, positioning her at the forefront of the whistleblowing community. This network has enabled her to drive impactful dialogue and cooperation between key stakeholders, ensuring that policy development is informed by practical realities on the ground. Her work with organizations like Whistleblowing International Network (WIN) and Protect further sharpens her advocacy skills, as she has been involved not just in shaping policy but in providing hands-on legal advice to whistleblowers themselves. This dual focus—on both high-level policy and ground-level implementation—gives Ida a perspective that is unmatched. She does not just understand the laws; she understands how they are lived and applied, and she is driven to make them work for the people they are supposed to protect." and "Ida has a sophisticated and in depth knowledge of whistleblowing law and practice, with superb analytical skills. She brings a fresh perspective to all her work, and her passion for the subject makes her a pleasure to work with. "