Team
The IDEA team coordinates and supports the activities of the network.
Director
Frank Geary
Email: frank@ideaonline.ie
Frank is the Director of IDEA having joined in March 2013. He is responsible for leading the organisation, implementing the IDEA Strategy, managing staff and reporting to the National Council. Frank is engaged in all aspects of IDEA's activities, in particular in representing the association in various networks and fora, in promoting Development Education nationally and internationally and in advocacy on behalf of IDEA members.
Work days: Mon - Fri
Capacity Development Manager
Elaine Mahon
Email: elaine@ideaonline.ie
Elaine manages the implementation of IDEA's capacity development programme with IDEA members, particularly in the areas of organisational management and Development Education practice. Elaine has worked for IDEA since June 2013 when she joined as project manager of the EU-funded project 'Challenging the Crisis'. She moved into her current role in October 2016.
Work days: Tues - Wed - Fri
Communications and Events Manager
Éimear Green
Email: eimear@ideaonline.ie
Éimear manages IDEA's communications including the E-Circular, Social Media, Annual Conference, events and general communications related activities. She joined IDEA in March 2015.
Work Days: Mon - Thurs
Finance and Administration Officer
Sal Healy
Email: sal@ideaonline.ie
Sal manages IDEA's finance and administration functions within the organisation. Sal joined IDEA in October 2016. Previous to this, Sal worked in the financial private sector as well as working in human rights organisations on a variety of education projects. Sal recently completed a MA in International Development, Environment and Conflict in Dublin City University.
Work Days: Mon - Thurs
