Dearbháil is the Chief Executive Officer of AONTAS. She is responsible for the overall strategic and operational management of the organisation, including responsibility for staff and budgetary management and implementation of the Strategic Plan. She reports to the AONTAS Board of Directors.
Charis is responsible for leading a complementary team under the areas of Communications and Membership. She is also responsible for the implementation of the AONTAS Communications Strategy; ensuring that all internal and external communications are in line with the organisation’s strategic goals, and ensuring the highest possible outcomes and reach.
Marta is the AONTAS Finance and Administration Lead. She works closely with the CEO, Team Leads, Office Manager and provides finance support across all areas of work. Marta also plays an integral part in the monitoring of the schedules, budgets and expenditures of all EU funded projects.
John is the Office Manager at AONTAS and is responsible for the overall maintenance of all office systems. He also provides PA support to the CEO, oversees the administrative support requirements of all teams, oversees operational HR activities, and supports the Finance Lead with financial administration.
Laura supports the delivery of AONTAS’ research initiative, by delivering high-quality research aimed at improving learner voice for action. Laura also helps support the delivery of the National Further Education and Training Learner Forum by engaging with relevant stakeholders and providers across the Irish adult education sector.
Ecem is responsible for leading the European Agenda for Adult Learning (EAAL) and the management of EU funded Projects in AONTAS. She represents the organisation at national and European level, including working directly with the European Commission.
Aisling supports the Head of Research in the delivery of all National FET Learner Forum events, developing reports, delivering and analysing large-scale learner survey data and designing effective reporting structures for learners and key stakeholders in the adult learning sector.
Kate supports the Head of Communications in the development and implementation of the communications strategy; creating content and monitoring the Organisation’s online communications, including social media; and delivery of the Organisation’s promotional campaigns and project work.
Conor is the Capacity Building Officer at AONTAS. He has a range of responsibilities including running the One Step Up information and referral service and supporting the EU Projects Officer on certain Erasmus + projects. Conor is part of the Advocacy Team and works closely with the Community Education Officers on a number of projects which aim to support both learners and educators in the adult and community education sector.
Giuliana is part of the AONTAS Communications Team and works very closely with the Research Team, supporting projects related to research, ensuring that they are communicated effectively to AONTAS members, adult learners and other key stakeholders. Giuliana also supports the delivery of the annual Adult Learners’ Festival.
Eve supports the delivery of AONTAS’ research initiative, with a particular focus on community education. Through this work, she coordinates the delivery of the AONTAS CEN Census. She is also Secretary to the organisation’s peer-reviewed journal, The Adult Learner.
Katie is responsible for leading a complementary team under the areas of Communications and Membership. She is also responsible for the implementation of the AONTAS Communications Strategy; ensuring that all internal and external communications are in line with the organisation’s strategic goals, and ensuring the highest possible outcomes and reach.
Lokesh reviews and updates AONTAS’ Customer Relationship Management (CRM) System; Salesforce. Lokesh ensures this system is suitable for the needs of the organisation. He also provides staff training, and expertise on I.T. management. Lokesh reports directly to the CEO.
