Voluntary Board of Directors & Trustees
The Board is ultimately responsible for governance, strategic direction, ethos and overseeing the management of the organisation. Additionally, the Board is responsible for ensuring that we operate an appropriate system of financial control and comply with relevant laws and regulations. All members of the Board are volunteers. Our current board members are as follows:
- Irene O’ Riordan (Chairperson)
- Emily Ennis (Secretary)
- Mike Palmer
- Karen Dunne
- Valerie Gleeson
- Simon Garvey
- Jenny Johnston
Staff Team
Nuala Geraghty
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Dog Training & Operations Team
| Aileen Foy P/T Assistance Dog Instructor | Martin Falvey Assistance Dog Instructor | Suzanne Mahony Assistance Dog Instructor |
| Ciara Fleming Assistance Dog Instructor | Nadine Bohane School Support Dog Instructor | Elaine Cannon Breeding & Acquisition Coordinator |
| Rose Hurley Puppy Programme Manager | Jessie Duignan Puppy Supervisor (Munster) | Jessica Mullen Puppy Supervisor (Dublin) |
| Laura O’Regan Assistance Dog Instructor | Sarah Murphy Dog Health & Welfare Manager |
Fundraising & Communications Team
| David McCarthy Head of Fundraising & Communications | Vasya Ponomarev Corporate Partnerships & Philanthropy Manager | Barry Jackson Grants & Communications Officer |
| Erin McEveney Volunteer Coordinator | Ben Gilbert Fundraising Coordinator | Jessica Santos Digital Fundraising Lead |
Administration Support Team
| Fiona Murphy Client & Internal Ops Manager | Louise O’ Callaghan Finance Administrator | Jessica O’Brien Internal Ops Assistant |
| Duncan Stocks Internal Ops Assistant |