Alanagh is the office administrator at Irish Environmental Network and brings a wealth of administrative expertise and a heartfelt dedication to environmental and grassroots action to her role as administrator for the Irish Environmental Network. With a robust background in administration and a passion for sustainability, she is committed to supporting the organization’s mission to protect and preserve Ireland’s natural environment.

Antóin is the Communications Officer at SWAN (the Sustainable Water Network) where he leads SWAN’s communication, media, PR, digital, campaign and design work. Antóin has worked in various communications, digital, and design roles in environmental education, politics and the NGO sector, including work on previous marine protection campaigns.

Donal is the campaign coordinator and marine policy officer for the Fair Seas Campaign. With a strong background in marine biology and ecology, Donal also has a wealth of policy experience from the UK, including coordinating a coalition of environmental NGOs focusing on MPA management and implementation.

Emma Armshaw is the Marine & Coastal Policy Officer at SWAN (Sustainable Water Network). She holds an MSc in Marine Biology from UCC, where her thesis used spatial prioritsation to model how Ireland can meet the 30% MPA coverage by 2030 target, and an MSc in Global Governance & Public Policy from University of London. She previously worked in the UK Parliament, leading international democracy strengthening projects on inclusive and accountable politics around the world.

Eva is the Marine Policy and Advocacy Officer at IWDG, leading on Marine Protected Area (MPA) issues and supporting the Fair Seas campaign. With a background in marine conservation science and spatial ecology, she works at the interface of policy, science, and community engagement to promote strong protections for Ireland’s marine biodiversity.

Grace is the Marine Policy Officer at the Irish Wildlife Trust where she focuses on Marine Protected Areas in Ireland and across the EU. She has recently completed a Masters of Research in Marine Biology comparing shark distributions in the North Atlantic with environmental variables. She has several years experience working with eNGO’s and raising awareness on marine issues through stakeholder engagement.

Iseult is the Marine Policy and Engagement Officer at Fair Seas, focusing on marine protected areas and engagement with stakeholders at the Irish and EU level, including coastal communities. Iseult holds an MSc in Marine Systems and Policies from the University of Edinburgh and has experience in environmental affairs with the United Nations Environment Programme. Her work sits at the intersection of science, policy, and law.

Jack O’Donovan Trá is the Communications Officer at Fair Seas. Jack is blending the art of good comms with marine science to bring the message of ocean protection to a wide audience in an engaging and impactful way. Jack is a marine biologist by training and moved into comms and campaigns in 2018, and has since worked with many large international environmental coalitions and campaigns across Europe.