Gaisce – The President’s Award is delighted to welcome Clíodhna Malone as the new Development Officer for Wexford, Carlow and Kilkenny. Clíodhna takes over from Paul Darby, who is currently on a career break.
Prior to joining Gaisce, Clíodhna worked in community pharmacy for 9+ years in many roles, while also working in various education setting; previously working with GOAL Global as a GCE facilitator. She also worked in the International Development department in Maynooth University; as a lecturer on the Media, Advocacy and Development Module for 3 years and a tutor on the Introduction to Development Module for 2 years.
Clíodhna graduated with a Foundation Cert in Youth Leadership and Community Action from NUIG in 2017, a BA in International Development and German from MU in 2021, a Masters in Development Practice from TCD in 2022 and a PG Cert in Global Citizenship Education from MU in 2023.
Clíodhna is from Milltown in Kildare and is passionate about youth engagement, community development, media literacy, advocacy, environmental justice and addressing inequalities in society. She is a regular volunteer with many local groups in her area and Kildare but can be more easily found near a GAA pitch, coaching or playing football.
Commenting on the appointment, Karol Quinn, Head of Programme and Strategic Development at Gaisce, said:
“We are delighted to have Clíodhna join our team. Clíodhna brings a wide range of skills and experience to the team that will complement the work that we have been doing. Her passion for volunteering and Global Citizenship Education will make an impact with all those that Clíodhna works with.”
