World Vision’s team

World Vision Ireland's office

The World Vision Ireland office team is made up of 15 staff members working across Supporter Care, Accounting, IT, Communications & Advocacy, Office Management, Marketing and Programmes.

Helen Keogh was appointed Chief Executive of World Vision Ireland in December 2003. She has been member and chairperson of a number of not-for-profit boards including her current appointment as Chair of the Board of Dochas - the umbrella group of Irish NGOs involved in development and relief overseas and/or in the provision of development education. As a National Politician, Helen served in both Seanad and Dáil Eireann respectively for more than 13 years.

Your contacts in World Vision Ireland

Supporter Care: Rosaleen Tarleton

Finance: Anne O'Reilly

Communications & Advocacy: Tressan McCambridge

Marketing: Judith Gilsenan

Programmes: Sheila Garry

Patrons of World Vision Ireland

Pauline McLynn is a well-known Irish actor best known for her television role as Mrs Doyle in Father Ted. A stage performer and writer Pauline has proudly supported World Vision Ireland’s work for many years and sponsors Matano, a young boy from Tanzania.

Victoria Smurfit is an Irish actor that helps promotes the work of World Vision Ireland. Her television roles in Ballykissangel and Trial & Retribution bring a familiar face to the front of development issues. Victoria sponsors Veronica from Tanzania.

Bishop Ken Clarke grew up in Holywood, Co. Down, Northern Ireland. He has served in parishes in Northern Ireland, Chile, and Republic of Ireland. Before moving to his present Diocese of Kilmore Elphin & Ardagh in January 2001, he was Rector of Coleraine Parish for 15 years.

Dr Geraldine Smyth O.P. is a Senior Lecturer in Ecumenical studies at Trinity College Dublin. Dr Smyth’s areas of expertise include theology, civil society and reconciling memories. Dr Smyth has written extensively on these areas including published books, articles and has presented papers at many conferences being regarded as an authority figure on these areas.

The board of World Vision Ireland

World Vision Ireland is governed by an Irish Board of Directors:

William Prentice – Chairperson is a Partner at Matheson Ormsby Prentice Solicitors where he is Head of the Banking and Financial Services Department

Tara Doyle is a Partner in the Asset Management and Investment Funds Group at Matheson Ormsby Prentice Solicitors.

Cathy Honan is an Accountant from Co, Laois. She is also a former Senator.

Stella Mew is CEO of the Yeats Society in Sligo and former headmistress of Rathdown Secondary School in Dublin.

Sara Morris is Head of Communications and Public Affairs at the Dublin Transportation Office.

Noel O'Regan is a company director from Cork.

Anne Williams is the World Vision International Representative for the Board.