Meet our team!
ECO-UNESCO is governed by a voluntary Board of Directors called the National Council.
The National Council is made up of representatives or members of ECO-UNESCO.
Board of Directors
The following individuals serve as Members of the National Council (Directors) on a voluntary basis:
Niall Jennings
Chairperson
Vivienne Kelly
Treasurer
Fiona Cusack
Board Member
Rhona O'Donnell
Company Secretary
Nicola Horgan
Board Member
Shane O'Reilly
Board Member
National Director
Elaine Nevin
National Director
Elaine Nevin is the National Director (Chief Executive Officer) of ECO-UNESCO since 2002. Elaine holds a BA in Geography and Political Science and an MA and a Higher Diploma in Education. She has worked in the field of environmental education since 1995 and believes that empowering, educating and engaging young people is an essential component to achieving sustainable development. Read more here.
Senior Management Team
Anne-Marie Connolly
Head of Fundraising and Business Development
Sadaf Sarfraz
Operations Manager
Vince Harney
Finance and Corporate Services Manager
Young Environmentalist Awards
Sarah Page
Young Environmentalist Awards Coordinator
Antonia Cremin
Young Environmentalist Awards Officer
Youth Programmes
Doireann Dunbar
Eco-Choices Programme Coordinator
Kayleigh Harris
Eco-Choices Officer
Sadhbh Horan
Environmental Youth Officer
Mair Kelly
Environmental Officer
Ben Iveagh
Education Programmes and Sales Officer
Barry Mulvey
Youth for Sustainable Development Project Officer
Kathy Dunphy
Project Officer
Education and Training
Tim Mac
Education and Training Coordinator
Ziqi Zheng
Project Officer
Office Management
Gary Donegan
Officer Manager
Nataliia Horbatiuk
Reception Assistant