Cathal O’Connor is a Principal Data Scientist with 15 years at Microsoft and 25+ years industry experience. Cathal earned an honours bachelor's degree in computer engineering from Trinity College Dublin, and a master's degree in business administration (MBA) from FAU. Cathal is currently pursuing a PhD part-time in inclusive learning using intelligent technologies at UCD under the supervision of Assistant Professor Dr. Anthony Cronin.

Anita Pereda, MS, is a holistic leadership coach and speaker with over 20 years of leadership experience supporting individuals, teams, and institutions through complex change. She holds a master’s degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology with a specialization in Leadership Coaching, along with specialized training in trauma-informed practice and neurodivergent-inclusive approaches. Anita’s work focuses on emotionally intelligent leadership and Universal Design, partnering with organizations to help leaders and teams design systems and processes where clarity, trust, and inclusion are embedded into everyday practice—supporting both human well-being and sustainable success without lowering standards.

Maeve Dempsey is a lecturer in Social Care and Programme Lead for the BA (Hons) Social Care Work programme at the Technological University of the Shannon. She has a background in social care and has also worked as a professional supervisor and coach. She holds a Master’s in Criminology and Criminal Justice and is currently undertaking doctoral research at the University of York in trauma-informed leadership. Her work explores how trauma-informed and inclusive approaches can support psychologically safe leadership, learning, and organisational cultures.

Jennifer is an experienced nurse educator and healthcare professional with a comprehensive background spanning adult and children’s nursing in both Ireland and the UK. She specialised in children’s perioperative nursing and interventional radiology in the world-renowned Great Ormond Street Hospital for sick children.  Jennifer commenced her academic nurse education career in Kings College, London, where she honed and fine-tuned her clinical skills teaching and simulation education expertise. She currently serves as a University Teacher at the University of Limerick, where she delivers teaching across both undergraduate and postgraduate nursing programmes. 
In the University of Limerick, Jennifer contributes to the ongoing advancement of clinical skills training and simulation enhanced learning, supporting the integration of evidence based educational approaches into nursing curricula. Her work focuses on ensuring that students develop essential practical skills within a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment.
Jennifer is dedicated to enabling and empowering the next generation of nurses and midwives with the skills, judgement, and confidence needed to provide exceptional, person centred care which is evident within the innovative suite of pre-recorded videos she has developed to promote accessibility of education for all.

Kerry is a highly experienced adult nurse with an extensive career spanning more than 30 years having worked in both the UK and Ireland.  Kerry’s area of speciality is within Emergency Department nursing where she held positions in Clinical Nurse Management and worked across three separate hospital groups as Assistant Director of Nursing.  
Kerry also serves as a University Teacher at the University of Limerick, where she delivers teaching across both undergraduate and postgraduate nursing programmes. Kerry brings a wealth of practical expertise and leadership to her teaching.
Throughout her career, Kerry has been committed to strengthening professional standards in nursing through high quality, evidence-based, practice focused education. Her teaching philosophy is firmly rooted in real world application; she is deeply practical minded and dedicated to ensuring that her students become safe, confident, and competent practitioners which was the driving force for her to create pre-recorded videos teaching learners niche, critical-care nursing clinical skills.
Kerry is also passionate about developing innovative and accessible learning resources that address the diverse needs of today’s nursing students. Her work consistently aims to promote autonomy, advocacy and confidence in her learners. Kerry supports learners of all backgrounds in achieving their full potential thus preparing them for the complexities of Nursing and Midwifery in the ever-changing, modern healthcare setting.