TI Ireland Staff
John Devitt - Chief Executive
John is an ethics and communications specialist by training. He holds a first-class Masters degree in Ethics from Dublin City University, is a graduate of European Studies at the University of Limerick and the Public Relations Institute of Ireland. John founded TI Ireland in 2004 and has led TI Ireland’s whistleblowing research and support programme since 2009. He is author or researcher on numerous reports and guidance on the topic of whistleblower protection, ethics and anti-corruption standards, and has advised the Irish Government, United Nations, Council of Europe, and European Commission amongst others on whistleblowing legislation and procedures.
Stephanie Casey - IAW Programme Manager
Stephanie manages the Integrity at Work (IAW) programme at Transparency International Ireland. She is responsible for the development and delivery of IAW member support including training, policy guidance and events as well as communicating the aims and vision of the initiative to a wide range of audiences and stakeholders. Stephanie has worked in the non-profit sector for over eighteen years, previously holding senior managerial roles in Oxfam Ireland, the Irish Cancer Society and Arthritis Ireland. Stephanie holds a first-class MA in Ethics from Dublin City University.
Suzanna Knight - Helpline Advice and Policy Coordinator
Suzanna helps co-ordinate the Speak Up Helpline. Suzanna has worked extensively in human rights and advocacy-based settings for over twenty years, supporting ethical organisational development in a variety of sectors including domestic violence, family support and ethnic minority groups. Suzanna also served as a police officer in the UK, specialising child protection, sexual assault and racially motivated crime. She holds a BA (Hons) in Sociology and a first class MSc Psychology from Northumbria University.
Donncha Ó Giobúin - Speak Up Helpline / Office Coordinator
Donncha coordinates the Speak Up Helpline. A media and communications professional by training, Donncha graduated with a B.A in Journalism from Dublin City University and has a Professional Certificate in Whistleblowing Law and Policy from NUI Maynooth. He joined the TI movement as a helpline volunteer in August 2014 and has previously worked as a researcher for Newstalk Radio and as a presenter for Radio na Life, Dublin’s Irish language radio station.
James Mulcahy Symmons - Advocacy and Communications Executive
James is a public policy and communications specialist. He holds a Master's degree in Public Policy and Undergraduate in Philosophy and Politics from University College Dublin. He has worked across a range of sectors including non-profit organizations, research institutes and public affairs consultancy. James supports TI Ireland’s advocacy and communications efforts for its core programmes including event management and stakeholder relations. James also works closely with Stephanie Casey on the Integrity at Work (IAW) Programme.
Teresa Kelly - Legal Counsel
Teresa is Managing Solicitor at Transparency Legal Advice Centre (TLAC). She originally qualified as a Barrister and was called to the Bar in England & Wales, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland. Her experience in Employment Law spans the 3 jurisdictions. She has for many years, in private practice, acted for employers and employees. She also worked as an inhouse employment lawyer for a large financial institution for over 11 years. She now exclusively advises workers in relation to whistleblowing pursuant to the Protected Disclosures Acts.
Transparency Legal Advice Centre Staff
Teresa Kelly - Managing Solicitor
Teresa is Managing Solicitor at Transparency Legal Advice Centre (TLAC). She originally qualified as a Barrister and was called to the Bar in England & Wales, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland. Her experience in Employment Law spans the 3 jurisdictions. She has for many years, in private practice, acted for employers and employees. She also worked as an inhouse employment lawyer for a large financial institution for over 11 years. She now exclusively advises workers in relation to whistleblowing pursuant to the Protected Disclosures Acts.
TI Ireland Associates
Dr Alexander Chance
Alexander is a consultant specialising in strategic approaches to corruption and transnational organised crime, in particular in post-conflict and peacebuilding contexts. With a career of over 20 years spanning law enforcement, diplomacy and research, he has worked in diverse settings across South America, the Balkans, Southern and West Africa, the Middle East and Europe. Alexander obtained his PhD and MPhil (with Distinction) in International Peace Studies from Trinity College Dublin, and also holds a BA in Law and Politics from Durham University. He is a Senior Fellow with The Azure Forum for Contemporary Security Strategy and a qualified, practising mediator.
Dr Lauren Kierans, BL
Dr Lauren Kierans lectures in Whistleblowing Law at undergraduate level and as a Professional Certificate at Maynooth University. She is also a qualified barrister specialising in Whistleblowing Law. Lauren holds a PhD on Protected Disclosures and has published articles, book chapters and national reports on whistleblowing law. She co-authored ‘Protected Disclosures Act 2014 - Annotated Legislation’ with Anthony Kerr (published by Round Hall). Lauren was awarded the governmental project for the drafting of the protected disclosures procedures guidance for public bodies on behalf of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform.
Gráinne Madden
Gráinne is the founder and senior consultant of GMJ Associates, which provides guidance to Irish businesses on responsible business practice. Gráinne's work includes development of corporate responsibility strategy, non-financial reporting and report assurance, development and implementation of ethical compliance programmes and protected disclosure policies. Gráinne also lectures on Corporate Responsibility to MBA students in Trinity College Dublin and Griffith College Dublin.
TI Ireland Interns
- Aseel Bukhatwa
- Ella Kantenan
- Ruth Lacey
- Caoimhe McGuinness
- Manuela Salzgerber
- Holly Wade