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  • Cebsile Sandra Mhlanga

    Cebsile Sandra Mhlanga is an English language teacher at ICOT College who holds a CELTA certificate from Cambridge, an MA in English Language and Literature from UNICAF- Zambia, a Post Graduate Certificate in Education and a B.A. in Humanities from the University of Swaziland. As an avid educator, she has a heightened passion for mentoring…

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  • Sella Chisanga

    Sella Chisanga is an experienced anti-corruption investigator, public-sector integrity specialist, and global development practitioner currently pursuing postgraduate studies in Intenational Development at Maynooth University in Ireland. With a professional background in law enforcement, criminal and financial investigations, and governance, Sella has dedicated her career to combating corruption, promoting institutional integrity and fostering good governance. Prior…

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  • Babatunde Oginni

    Babatunde Oginni is a community development worker and migrant advocate at heart. His experience spans community integration, asylum seeker wellbeing, frontline support, and the non-profit sector. Building on a background in Computer Science from the University of Ibadan (Nigeria’s premier university) and several years of experience in Human Resources, Babatunde has worked in programme co-design,…

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  • Nelson Okpanachi Egbunu

    Nelson Okpanachi Egbunu is a dedicated global development professional and a current Ireland Fellows Programme Scholar pursuing an MA in International Development at Maynooth University. With over seven years of experience in project management, facilitation, and system strengthening in the non-governmental and government sectors, Nelson has consistently advocated for human rights, educational equity, and social…

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  • Judy Fisher

    Judy Fisher is an adult educator, artist and ceramicist dedicated to fostering creativity, environmental awareness, and community connection. With a background in adult and community education, she focuses on teaching art and promoting environmental sustainability through hands-on learning experiences. Her own artistic practice centres on reducing environmental impact and challenging the systems and habits that…

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  • Anne Seda

    I am an MSc student in Sustainable Development at TU Dublin under the Ireland Fellowship Programme 2025. Before joining the programme, I worked with the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum in Kenya, contributing to just energy transition initiatives and policies. Alongside my studies, I volunteer with Business in the Community Ireland (BITCI), where I have…

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  • Sandra Meade

    Sandra is the Support and Admin Officer at Development Perspectives, bringing over 31 years of experience in childcare and community involvement. She has also volunteered with Civil Defence and participated in Foroige both as a member and a leader. Sandra has graduated with a Major Award in ICT & Office Skills and in a QQI…

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  • Joy Redmond

    I’m a multidisciplinary artist with an eye on ecology and social activism. Iโ€™m a member of Haumea Ecoversity โ€“ a collective of artists, creatives, and changemakers to foster life-affirming, sustainable, and regenerative cultural practices. In line with my obsession with all things water related, Iโ€™ve been involved in many local campaigns around equality and access…

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  • Dylan Roberts

    My name is Dylan Roberts.I am 52 years young and I am an English language tutor working with diverse groups of displaced people in Counties Waterford and Cork. I moved to Ireland 10 years ago following an extended period of travelling both on mainland Europe and further afield. I love languages and i speak fluent…

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  • Maria Ferris

    Maria Ferris is a community worker and social justice advocate at heart. Her experience spans a variety of challenging issues including migration, homelessness, addiction, mental health, youth and community development, and the non-profit sector. Building on a background in Anthropology and Sociology and a passion for equity, participation, and systemic change, Maria has worked in…

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