OUR TEAM

OUR TEAM

Paula Cobain

Executive Officer

Paula originates from Co. Antrim and relocated to Australia with her family in 2013. An experienced Pharmacist, she has worked in a variety of senior management roles in the health sectors, North & South of the border. Paula is passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of our community and is excited to join the ISA team in Sydney.

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MAIREAD CHARLTON

Outreach Worker

Mairead comes from Co. Mayo and has been living in Sydney since 2021. Mairead has extensive experience in healthcare in both Ireland and Australia as a registered nurse and is passionate about helping others. Mairead enjoys the diverse role of an Outreach Worker and is committed to helping members of the Irish community navigate the difficulties that can occur while living abroad. 

Una McCrossan

Project Officer

Una is originally from Co. Monaghan and has been living in Sydney since 2012. Una has diverse and extensive experience in the events industry, both in Ireland and Australia, having worked across sales, coordination and management roles. Una is committed to delivering successful projects and events for the Irish/Australian community and is excited to be part of the ISA team.

Our committee

  • Alan Humphreys

    President

    Alan, originally from Cork has been living in Sydney since 2012. He joined the committee in November 2021 having previously volunteered with some key fundraising initiatives for the ISA. Alan is a Senior Retail Executive having worked with major global retailers both here in Australia and abroad.

  • EOIN SCANNELL

    Treasurer

    Originally from Cork City, Eoin moved to Sydney 9 years ago. He joined our committee in October 2017. A Chartered Accountant, Eoin brings with him a wealth of experience having worked in large multinational companies in both Ireland and Sydney.

  • Ciara Walsh

    Vice President

    Ciara is originally from Cork and moved to Sydney in 2019. She joined the committee in October 2021. Ciara works as a Senior Manager with a top-tier strategy consulting firm and brings a wealth of experience having worked with c-suite clients all over the world.

  • BRIGID MAHER

    Secretary

    Brigid is originally from Co. Tipperary. Brigid moved to Sydney in 2008 for a 6 month holiday. She currently works as a Project Management Analyst in Clinical Research. Brigid is actively involved in the Irish Community, where she manages the Sydney Social Irish networking group.

  • MAIREAD O’CONNOR

    Committee Member

    Originally from Newmarket in Cork, Mairead relocated to Sydney in 2021 to join UNSW Business School as an Assistant Professor in Information Systems. She specialises in Inclusive Design for both existing and emerging technologies.

    Mairead is actively involved with Australian social enterprises and NGOs, where her experience in securing grants has extended to both Ireland and Australia.

    Beyond her academic and professional commitments, Mairead maintains a lifelong connection to the GAA and currently enjoys playing AFLW with a local Sydney club.

  • SIOBHAN BRYANT

    Committee Member

    Siobhan, originally from Listowel, Co Kerry came to Australia in 1997. Siobhan is a Registered Nurse and has spent the last 15 years in Theatre Management roles. Siobhan has recently relocated back from New Zealand where she spent 3.5 years working alongside her husband. She is excited to be back in Sydney and is looking forward to being part of the Irish Support Agency.

  • Paul Ennis

    Committee Member

    Born in Wexford, and hailing from Limerick, Paul arrived in Sydney as part of a round-the-world trip in 2008 and decided to call Sydney home or the foreseeable future.

    For 16 years, he has worked exclusively in NSW as a Construction and Commercial Manager for one of Australia’s largest infrastructure contractors.

    Paul is passionate about the promotion of mental health awareness. He is excited about contributing to the important work being undertaken by the ISA here in NSW.

  • Mary Durkan

    Committee Member

    Mary is originally from Dublin with strong family links to Mayo, where both her Mum and Dad hailed from.

    Mary has lived in Sydney since the early 1990s and brings a diverse professional background, including events management, hospitality, and more than 20 years of experience in senior executive leadership roles across the public service and corporate sectors. Her expertise lies in customer engagement, experience, and change management.

    Mary is excited to collaborate with and support the ISA committee in their invaluable work within the Irish community.