Team
People who keep fellowship work careful, practical, and close to community need.
The foundation team combines stewardship, field learning, and partnership-building to support long-term civic work across Ireland.
How We Work
A small team with shared responsibility for funding, learning, and trusted relationships.
Each member supports a distinct part of the foundation while working in close coordination with fellows, host organizations, and local partners.
Stewardship
Grounded support, consistent follow-through, and patient institution-building.
Director
Donal Doyle
Guides the foundation’s strategy and partnerships, with a focus on steady support for fellows working in education and civic life.
Head of Programs
Orla Brennan
Shapes fellowship rounds, cohort learning, and review processes so funded work remains practical, rigorous, and locally useful.
Partnerships Lead
Liam Walsh
Develops relationships with schools, councils, and nonprofit partners to create stronger pathways for collaborative projects.
Operations Manager
Sinead Nolan
Oversees internal systems, grant administration, and reporting workflows that keep the foundation responsive and accountable.
Learning and Evaluation Lead
Rory Keane
Works with fellows to document outcomes, reflect on practice, and turn field experience into useful shared learning.
Community Support Manager
Clare Byrne
Coordinates day-to-day support for fellows and host organizations, helping projects stay connected to local priorities.
Research and Insights Officer
Aidan Murphy
Tracks sector trends, policy context, and emerging needs to inform where the foundation can be most effective.
Engagement Coordinator
Fiona Reid
Manages communications, gatherings, and public-facing updates so fellows, partners, and supporters stay informed and involved.