Meet the Team
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UCD Global Team
UCD Global steers and guides the global strategies of the university, providing expert leadership in partnerships and engagement, international student recruitment and support, inbound and outbound mobility, and the international elements of the student experience.
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Shauna Hughes
Director, Global Relations, Partnerships and Mobility
Shauna Hughes is the Director of Global Relations, Partnerships and Mobility, leading the development of existing and new partnerships, as well as guiding UCD’s academic leaders in developing strategic partnerships and supporting mobility initiatives. Shauna works in partnership with Una Watkins, Director of International Student Recruitment, to provide the vision, strategic leadership and management of UCD Global to realise the ambitions set out in UCD’s Global Engagement Strategy 2021-2024.
Team:
Leadership Team
shauna.hughes@ucd.ie +353 1 716 8536
Una Watkins
Director, International Student Recruitment
Una leads the International Student Recruitment Team in Dublin and the UCD Global Centres, setting the overall direction for the University’s international student recruitment strategy across key international education markets. Una works in partnership with Shauna Hughes, Director of Global Relations, Partnerships and Mobility, to provide the vision, strategic leadership and management of UCD Global to realise the ambitions set out in UCD’s Global Engagement Strategy 2021-2024.
Team:
Leadership Team
una.watkins@ucd.ie +353 1 716 8675
Eve Brosseau
Associate Director, Global Relations and Partnerships
Eve heads up the Global Relations and Partnerships team. She leads on the development and implementation of strategies and annual work plans, whilst managing multiple key projects and initiatives across the global relations, partnerships and networks portfolio.
Team:
Leadership Team Global Relations and Partnerships
eve.brosseau@ucd.ie +353 1 716 8580
Enda Carroll
Associate Director, Learning Abroad
Enda heads up Learning Abroad which comprises of the Study Abroad and Student Mobility teams. These two teams lead on all aspects of incoming and outgoing student Learning Abroad worldwide, including year & trimester long and short-term programmes, and the related partnership and programme development.
Team:
Leadership Team Study Abroad
enda.carroll@ucd.ie +353 1 716 8544
Deirdre Healy
Associate Director, International Student Recruitment
Working closely with Una Watkins, Deirdre provides leadership to the Dublin-based International Student Recruitment and Admissions teams and UCD's network of Global Centres overseas.
Team:
Leadership Team International Recruitment
deirdre.a.healy@ucd.ie +353 1 716 8512
Caroline Mangan
Associate Director, Global Community
Caroline leads the Global Community Team, working closely with faculty, staff and students across UCD to develop international student supports, student engagement, intercultural awareness, and global engagement opportunities for students and staff.
Team:
Leadership Team Global Community
caroline.mangan@ucd.ie +353 1 716 8577
Laura Coughlan
International Operations Manager
Laura is responsible for the establishment, administration and governance of UCD’s network of overseas Global Centres. In addition, the position leads on key operations and resource management functions for UCD Global, ensuring quality and consistency of approach across the unit in Dublin and overseas. The position works closely with the Global Engagement Finance Manager and intersects with senior managers in each of the key administrative support units.
Team:
Operations
laura.coughlan@ucd.ie +353 1 716 8646
Paula McBride
College Finance Manager
Paula is the Finance Manager within the Office of Global Engagement. She has responsibility for financial control and planning. Paula provides advice and expertise in reviewing current and future finance-related activities
Team:
Leadership Team
paula.mcbride@ucd.ie +353 1 716 8652
Roslyn Reddy
HR & Projects Officer
Roslyn manages the HR & Projects Team. She handles all HR matters for UCD Global and leads on the implementation of UCD Global’s HR Strategy to support the delivery of the UCD Global Engagement Strategy 2021-2024.
Team:
Leadership Team Human Resources and Projects
globalsupport@ucd.ie +353 1 716 8687
Lorraine Woods
Global Markets & Operations Manager
Lorraine leads the UCD Global Marketing and Communications team in addition to the UCD Global Markets and Operations team. Prior to this role Lorraine was Regional Lead and Manager for the UCD South Asia/India team for ten years. Lorraine’s role in UCD Global focuses on student recruitment, admissions, partnerships and marketing development.
Team:
Leadership Team Marketing and Communications International Recruitment
lorraine.woods@ucd.ie +353 1 716 8485
Nusrat Bashir
Regional Director, Middle East, Africa and Pakistan
Based in our Global Centre in Dubai, I lead a fantastic team of staff in Dubai and Nigeria, overseeing UCD’s engagement in a growing number of countries in the Middle East, Africa and Pakistan region. Please reach out to me for anything related to student recruitment, global relations and partnerships, and study abroad.
Team:
Middle East, Africa and Pakistan Regional Team
Gavin Chaw
Director East Asia
Gavin serves as Director East Asia, leading UCD’s regional engagement and overseeing the UCD Global Centre in Beijing. He provides strategic direction across partnerships, TNE, government relations, recruitment, and alumni engagement. Under his leadership, the Centre drives UCD’s globalisation agenda, strengthens its international reputation, and builds enduring collaborations with academia, industry, and government.
Team:
East Asia Regional Team
gavin.chaw@ucd.ie +86 (10) 5907 0188
Shannon Farrelly
Regional Director, North America
Shannon leads UCD’s engagement in North America and the North America Global Centre. She is passionate about fostering the strong ties between Ireland and North America through UCD’s commitment to fostering meaningful collaborations and cultivating strategic partnerships in the region.
Team:
North America Regional Team
shannon.farrelly@ucd.ie +1 646-884-4944 (Eastern Time)
Surabhi Joshi
Director of South Asia
Surabhi is passionate about fostering meaningful collaborations and expanding the global footprint of education. She leads the formulation and execution of the regional engagement strategy. By designing and implementing recruitment strategies that attract bright minds to UCD's diverse programs, crafting strategic partnerships, fostering academic alliances, and creating pathways for students and researchers, she is committed to enhancing UCD's footprints across South Asia.
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Team:
South Asia Regional Team
Supriya Samson
Regional Manager
With over 15 years of expertise in overseas education, Supriya has played a pivotal role in shaping strategies, driving business growth, and providing impactful student counselling. Her commitment to excellence has resulted in the successful expansion of educational opportunities for students and the establishment of robust partnerships with leading institutions globally. Dedicated to UCD's success, her responsibilities extend to planning and executing recruitment activities in South Asia.
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Team:
South Asia Regional Team
Edar Yu
Vice Director
Edar is UCD's Vice Director for East Asia and is responsible for the development of partnerships with institutions and organisations in East Asia. Based in the UCD Global Centre Beijing, Edar is the key contact for institutions, government, private sector and relevant organisations across the region.
Team:
East Asia Regional Team
edar.yu@ucd.ie +86(10) 5907 0406
Dr. Christine Wong
Interim Director
Christine serves as Interim Director for the APAC region at UCD. She focuses on the delivery of targeted, outcomes-driven strategies to strengthen UCD’s presence and impact across the region, working closely with colleagues across UCD Global and the wider University. \ \ Institutions and organisations interested in engaging with UCD — across recruitment, alumni, industry, or government partnerships — are welcome to contact Christine, who would be pleased to explore opportunities for collaboration.
Team:
Asia Pacific Regional Team
apac.partnership@ucd.ie +60 3 2715 1662
Fiona Butler
Senior International Admissions Manager
Fiona leads the International Admissions team, and is dedicated to best practice and compliance, committed to promoting a culture of integrity, collaboration and transparency, ensuring parity and equity in International Admissions, achieved through training and support.
Team:
International Admissions
globaladmissions@ucd.ie +353 1 716 8470
Carl Casey
Senior Recruitment Manager
Based out of our UCD Global Dubai Hub, Carl operates across the Greater Middle East and Africa (GMEA) region, with a focus on engaging and attracting global talent to UCD and Ireland. Supporting our Regional Director, and guiding our International Managers, the aim is to enrich our student body with talented youth from a diverse set of backgrounds; there are few better places to do that than from our GMEA region.
Team:
Middle East, Africa and Pakistan Regional Team
Dane Wallace
Senior Recruitment Manager (Latin America)
Dane has a wide range of responsibilities in relation to the university's engagement in Latin America. He develops, delivers and monitors annual and/or biannual regional plans for Latin America, incorporating targets for International student recruitment and marketing, partnerships and stakeholder relations and student and community engagement
Team:
International Recruitment
Catherine Convery
Global Mobility Manager
If you would like information about our exchange programmes in UCD, please contact Catherine. Both staff and students can avail of opportunities with our many partner institutions.
Team:
Exchanges and Mobility
catherine.m.convery@ucd.ie +353 1 716 8491
Doireann Gilna
International Funding and Scholarship Manager
Doireann provides oversight and management of the International Scholarships and Funding team, as well as steers the development of policies and projects around international scholarships and funding. She oversees the management of a range of loan programmes for international students, including US Federal and private loan programmes and Canadian education loan programmes.
Team:
International Admissions
internationalscholarships@ucd.ie & federalaid@ucd.ie +353 1 716 8546
Kendall Hook
Engagement Manager
Kendall is based in Nashville and supports our key priorities and partnerships for collaborative programmes. Kendall is passionate about working with partners and students to provide information about UCD's world class academic offerings.
Team:
North America Regional Team
kendall.hook@ucd.ie +1 646 280 7000 (Central Time)
Jie Huang
China Recruitment Manager
Jie leads initiatives to strengthen UCD’s presence in Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macao, driving marketing and recruitment strategies to support the university’s growth across the region. She oversees efforts to enhance brand visibility, develop marketing and recruitment partnerships, and deliver targeted student recruitment campaigns.
Team:
East Asia Regional Team
jie.huang@ucd.ie +86 (10) 5907 1632
Kiko Huey
Regional Recruitment Manager
If you are from the Asia Pacific region and need any advice on application and admission to UCD, Kiko can help. She travels across the Southeast Asia and East Asia regions to share about life at UCD!
Team:
Asia Pacific Regional Team
Snigdha Kommu
Recruitment and Admissions Manager
I specialize in student recruitment and serve as a trusted point of contact for individuals and institutions in the Middle East, Africa, and Pakistan. I assist students, parents, schools, and agents, providing valuable guidance throughout the application process for UCD. I am Passionate about facilitating educational opportunities and fostering connections in the academic realm for UCD!
Team:
Middle East, Africa and Pakistan Regional Team
Unnmy Krishnan
Recruitment & Partnerships Manager
Responsible for driving student recruitment efforts and building strategic partnerships with educational institutions and organisations. The role involves coordinating outreach activities, developing collaboration agreements, and supporting the university’s global engagement strategy. Key duties include managing partner relationships, facilitating joint initiatives, and contributing to UCD's internationalisation goals for effective stakeholder engagement and successful recruitment campaigns. \
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Team:
South Asia Regional Team
Dr. Shane Lordan
Global Networks and Projects Manager
Shane leads the Global Networks and Projects Team, overseeing UCD's involvement in global networks such as Universitas 21, UNICA, and our European University Alliance, Una Europa, for which he is Co-Senior Lead at UCD. He also manages the UCD Global Engagement Seed Fund.
Team:
Global Networks and Projects
shane.lordan@ucd.ie +353 1 716 8581
Hilary Minch
UCDVO Manager
With almost 20 years’ experience in a variety of head office and field based roles in the humanitarian and international development sector, Hilary is responsible for all aspects of UCDVO, including implementation of the charity's strategic plan and line management of the team.
Team:
Volunteer Overseas
hilary.minch@ucd.ie +353 1 716 8570
Katherine Mulfaul
Global Study Abroad Manager
Katherine is here to advise on, develop and implement strategies for the University’s Non-EU and EU Study Abroad semester and summer programmes
Team:
Study Abroad
katherine.mulfaul@ucd.ie +353 1 716 8517
Katie Kelly
International Student Conversion Manager
Katie leads the planning and delivery of data-driven, multi-channel conversion strategies that support prospective international students and their influencers throughout the decision-making journey, from application to enrolment. Working closely with UCD Colleges, Global Centres and key stakeholders, she coordinates aligned central and regional initiatives, oversees enquiry management and reporting frameworks, and delivers high-quality content and engagement activities that enhance the student experience and maximise recruitment outcomes.
Team:
International Recruitment
katie.kelly@ucd.ie +353 1 716 8597
Chiamaka Ovie-Agbani
Africa Recruitment Manager
Hey there! Are you from the African region and thinking about applying to University College Dublin? Well, you've come to the right place! As a UCD Alumni, I can assist with any queries whether you are a student, agent, parent, or high school representative. I'm here to help make the process as easy and enjoyable as possible. I'm your go-to person for any questions or concerns you may have. Let's chat and make your UCD journey a breeze!
Team:
Middle East, Africa and Pakistan Regional Team
Jim Pierson
Senior Regional Manager
Jim manages our North America team and is responsible for a range of activities to increase UCD brand awareness in the US and Canada. With a particular focus on the growth of full-degree student recruitment in North America, Jim is a key contact for new and existing partners.
Team:
North America Regional Team
jim.pierson@ucd.ie +1 847 373 6731 (Central Time)
Aidan Prinsloo
Global Relations & Partnerships Manager
Aidan leads the Global Partnerships team, which strategically manages UCD's portfolio of global partnerships and provides expertise to the UCD community on all aspects of partnership design, relationship management, and review. The team is also responsible for driving UCD's global relations agenda, managing inbound and outbound delegations, events, and partner communications.
Team:
Global Relations and Partnerships
+353 1 716 8648 aidan.prinsloo@ucd.ie
Tyler Schwaegler
Global Community Support Manager
Tyler leads the 'Community Support and Integration' function within the Global Community team which focuses on safety and wellbeing during global experiences (inbound and outbound students), responding to critical incidents, supporting cultural adjustment and integration, and expanding collaborative online global engagement opportunities for students and staff.
Team:
Global Community
tyler.schwaegler@ucd.ie +353 1 7168645
Shagoon Sikka
Recruitment & Channel Manager
Shagoon is a dedicated Recruitment and Channel Manager for South Asia with 10+ years in international higher education and career coaching. She specialises in UG and PG recruitment, collaborates with partner agents to strengthen channels, and delivers student-centric counselling rooted in learners’ goals and strengths. At UCD, she represents the university, supports admissions and strategic initiatives, and engages alumni and student networks. Expanding her expertise in market development, partner engagement, and data-driven planning, she guides students toward impactful global pathways.
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Team:
South Asia Regional Team
Michael Sullivan
Global Communications Manager
Michael oversees the communications activity, particularly content creation, in UCD Global. Prior to this role, he had extensive experience with creating video content and communicating on behalf of Irish universities. Michael's role in UCD Global focuses on print and digital communication channels across the entire Global department.
Team:
Marketing and Communications
michael.sullivan@ucd.ie +353 1 716 8485
Bridget Troy
Admissions Manager
Bridie is based in Chicago and manages the admissions procedures and processes for North American applicants. Bridie is a key point of contact for students and families, so please reach out with any questions about life in Ireland, admissions, and how UCD can help you reach your goals
Team:
North America Regional Team
bridget.troy@ucd.ie +1 708 803 5098 (Central Time)
Chelsea Weaver
Recruitment Manager
Chelsea is based in Seattle and is the trusted point of contact for students, families, and high school counselors to learn more about UCD. Chelsea is dedicated to supporting all our incoming students through the entire cycle, from application to orientation. Reach out with questions about the UCD experience and life in Dublin.
Team:
North America Regional Team
chelsea.weaver1@ucd.ie +1 206 953 5068 (Pacific Time)
Kanika Kohli
Admissions Assistant Manager
I serve as an Admissions Assistant Manager, overseeing the student application and enrolment process. My responsibilities include evaluating applications, verifying documents, coordinating with academic teams, issuing offer letters, and guiding students and education agents. I maintain accurate records, prepare reports, ensure adherence to admissions policies, coordinate visits of UCD representatives, and support key outreach and engagement activities. I am committed to improving processes to deliver a seamless admissions experience.
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Team:
South Asia Regional Team
Shahd Abada
Middle East, Africa and Pakistan Recruitment and Admissions Officer
Marhaba, my name is Shahd Abada and I am honoured to be a part of the recruitment and admissions team for UCD Global Middle East, Africa and Pakistan. I am the accessible point of contact for students, parents, schools and agents in the region regarding the application process. Always happy to help!
Team:
Middle East, Africa and Pakistan Regional Team
Simran Arora
Recruitment and Admissions Officer
With over 8 years of experience in the international higher education and student counselling sector, I bring extensive expertise to the UCD South Asia team. In my role as Recruitment and Admissions Officer, I support application processing, meet prospective students at recruitment fairs, and engage with applicants throughout the admissions cycle. I also lead alumni connect initiatives and contribute to partnership development and conversion-focused activities in the region.
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Team:
South Asia Regional Team
Dr. Madhav Bhargav
Global Engagement & Outreach Officer
Madhav’s professional experience encompasses student engagement, strategic program management, and research-informed initiatives. At UCD Global, Madhav oversees the Global Lounge and Orientation programs, fostering an inclusive environment that supports intercultural exchange and student belonging. Madhav also contributes to the coordination of cultural events, student activities, and international outreach initiatives that advance UCD’s global engagement and community development goals.
Team:
Global Community
madhav.bhargav1@ucd.ie +353 1 716 8253
Lydia Bigley
Global Collaborations Officer
Lydia manages the University's global partnership portfolio, providing high-level service, effective communication and efficient processing of partnership proposals. They work with academics to support due diligence and approval procedures in the management of global university partnerships, ensuring strict adherence to UCD procedures. They also facilitate the negotiation and drafting of university agreements with external partners.
Team:
Global Relations and Partnerships
lydia.bigley@ucd.ie 01 7168500
Jessica Boertje
Learning Abroad Officer
Jessica works with UCD's Colleges and Schools to develop incoming and outgoing short-term student mobility programmes, in addition to acting as a point of contact for global partners bringing Faculty-led tours to UCD in the summer.
Team:
Study Abroad
jessica.boertje@ucd.ie +353 1 716 8545
Aaron Chen
Senior Partnership Officer
Aaron, a Senior Partnership Officer at the UCD Global Centre in Beijing, collaborates with the Vice Director to advance the University’s strategic partnerships with organisations, industry, and communities. He develops and sustains partnership relationships, manages project implementation and promotes knowledge exchange to enhance academic and collaborative objectives.
Team:
East Asia Regional Team
aaron.chen@ucd.ie +86(10) 5907 1631
Vacant Position
Recruitment Officer (Channel Management)
Team:
International Recruitment
katie.kelly@ucd.ie +353 1 716 8597
Sean Coffey
Recruitment Officer (Channel Management)
As part of the Global Markets and Operations team, Sean plays a key role in managing UCD’s network of education agents and representatives, ensuring strong relationships and effective recruitment strategies.
Team:
International Recruitment
sean.coffey@ucd.ie +353 1 716 8703
Daria Cornovan
International Mobility Officer
If you are a UCD student going on exchange inside Europe (Erasmus), then Daria will be helping you out every step of the way, especially with that all-important Erasmus grant.
Team:
Exchanges and Mobility
outgoing.erasmus@ucd.ie +353 1 716 8584
Colleen Doyle
Global Alliance & Networks Officer
As Global Alliance and Networks Officer, Colleen is responsible for delivering a highly flexible, responsive, and effective service to all stakeholders in support of UCD’s membership in Una Europa, Universitas 21, and UNICA. She serves on the Senior Local Leaders Group for Una Europa and acts as UCD’s designated Universitas 21 Officer.
Team:
Global Networks and Projects
Steph Forde
International Mobility Officer
If you are interested in going on an exchange outside of Europe, Steph is here to help you.
Team:
Exchanges and Mobility
outgoing.exchanges@ucd.ie +353 1 716 8471
Laís Freire Gusatti
International Admissions Officer
Laís supports the Senior International Admissions team in the delivery of effective and transparent international admissions processes and systems. She coordinates closely with the UCD Global Centres to develop and manage efficient operational processes and training to improve workflow, consistency and accuracy.
Team:
International Admissions
globaladmissions@ucd.ie +353 1 716 8500
Sarah Keniston
Admissions Officer
Sarah is based in Boston, MA and is a recent alumna of UCD. Sarah supports North American prospective students and applicants to learn more about UCD's academic offerings, scholarships, and life on campus. If you're a student, a high school counselor, or alumni yourself, please reach out to Sarah to find out more about UCD.
Team:
North America Regional Team
sarah.keniston@ucd.ie +1 646 884 4514 (Eastern Time)
Sylvia Leatham
Una Europa Communications Officer
Sylvia Leatham is the Communications Lead for Una Europa at UCD. She ensures that alliance events, activities and opportunities are shared with the UCD community, and she provides strategic communications support for UCD-led activities within the alliance. Sylvia is also responsible for providing strategic communications support and guidance to the wider Global Networks and Projects team, including content creation, event management and social media support.
Team:
Global Networks and Projects
Zoe Liston
UCDVO Programme and Education Officer
Zoe is the Programme and Education Officer with UCD Volunteers Overseas. She is involved in many aspects of the Volunteering and Development Education Programme but in particular, aspects around pre-departure, volunteer return and continuous engagement.
Team:
Volunteer Overseas
zoe.liston@ucd.ie +353 1 716 8588
Lily Liu
Admissions and Conversion Officer
Lily is responsible for providing a systematic customer service as part of UCD Global Centre (Greater China) Recruitment and Admissions team to ensure an effective and efficient service for both internal and external stakeholders.
Team:
East Asia Regional Team
lily.liu@ucd.ie + 86 (10) 5907 1633
Catherine Lovett
Una Futura Projects Officer
Catherine Lovett is the Una.Futura Project Officer / Senior Project Lead at UCD. UCD is responsible for Work Package 11: Community Building, Outreach and Dissemination. Catherine is responsible for ensuring that the milestones and deliverables of this work package are met. \ \ She collaborates with project leads at our partner universities and chairs the monthly Una Europa Communications Leads meetings. Catherine also monitors the budgets of Self-Steering Committees.
Team:
Global Networks and Projects
Ruth Mariani
Global Projects Officer
As the Global Projects Officer, Ruth is responsible for the implementation of a range of funded projects, including Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility, and coordinates with internal and external stakeholders in pursuit of key aspects of UCD’s global engagement agenda.
Team:
Global Networks and Projects
ruth.mariani@ucd.ie +353 1 716 8543
Sarah McEvoy
Senior International Admissions Officer
Sarah has responsibility for the Oversight and Governance of all aspects of International Admissions Processes. With a passion for problem-solving, she works closely with the Senior International Admissions Manager as well as the rest of the Global Admissions team, the Global Centres, UCD Registry and colleagues across the university to ensure parity and equity for all applicants whilst upholding the admissions policies and procedures.
Team:
International Admissions
+353 1 716 8540 globaladmissions@ucd.ie
Lara Morais
Student Immigration Support Manager
Lara leads the Student Immigration Support function within the Global Community team. She provides expert guidance on student immigration processes, supports complex immigration cases, monitors regulatory developments in the Irish immigration landscape, and assists students with applications and reviews as required.
Team:
Global Community
lara.morais@ucd.ie +353 1 716 8406
Jack Morris
Global Partnerships Officer
Jack leads on the implementation of target-driven strategies to expand the scale of UCD’s global collaborations. He works closely with the Global Partnerships Team on providing information, guidance and support on global partnership development, approval, and monitoring.
Team:
Global Relations and Partnerships
jack.morris@ucd.ie 01 716 8500
Sophia Najafi
Global Marketing Officer
Sophia helps managing all UCD Global social media platforms, playing a key role in enhancing brand visibility and video creation, further developing the social media strategy.
Team:
Marketing and Communications
+353 1 716 8641 sophia.najafi@ucd.ie
Sahib Pal Singh Sethi
Admissions and Recruitment Officer
Managing end-to-end application processing for the Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School. Handling complete query management for students and agents to ensure smooth admissions support. Driving conversion by engaging with prospective applicants and resolving concerns promptly. Participating in key recruitment events and webinars to support lead generation and outreach.
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Team:
South Asia Regional Team
Delia Pearlman
Administrative Officer
Delia provides high level executive and administrative support to the Vice-President for Global Engagement and strategic project support to the Director - Global Engagement Strategy.
Team:
Global Engagement Administrative Support Team
vpforglobalengagement@ucd.ie +353 1 716 8630
Michelle Power
Global Relations Officer
Michelle leads on the implementation of the global relations function within UCD Global, with a particular focus on global partnerships, events, incoming and outgoing delegations. She coordinates with the Partnerships team to foster relationships with strategically significant global partner institutions, organisations, individuals, and major national Government stakeholders.
Team:
Global Relations and Partnerships
michelle.power1@ucd.ie 01 716 8500
Penny Quinn
Global Partnerships Officer
Penny leads on the implementation of target-driven strategies to expand the scale of UCD’s global collaborations. She works closely with the Global Partnerships Team on providing information, guidance and support on global partnership development, approval, and monitoring.
Team:
Global Relations and Partnerships
penny.quinn@ucd.ie 01 716 8500
Sonya Rice
Recruitment Officer (Systems & Operations)
Sonya is responsible for managing and delivering the operation of UCD’s Recruitment & Admissions system, with particular emphasis on the CRM. This role examines systems performance and updates operational requests in order to improve efficiency.
Team:
International Recruitment
sonya.rice@ucd.ie +353 1 716 8436
Ada Vese
Africa Recruitment & Admissions Officer
Hello! I am delighted to assist you with any queries, whether you are a student, agent, parent, or high school representative. As someone who has experienced the international student experience first-hand, I'm here to help make the process as seamless and enjoyable as possible. Let's chat and ensure your transition from applicant to UCD student goes smoothly.
Team:
Middle East, Africa and Pakistan Regional Team
Narmada Vinoli
Middle East, Africa and Pakistan Recruitment and Admissions Officer
Ayubowan! I am grateful and honored to be a part of UCD Global Middle East, working as a Recruitment and Admissions Assistant for the Greater Middle East and Africa. I am one of the accessible points of contact for students, parents, and agents in the region during the application process. I am beyond happy and excited to assist you!
Team:
Middle East, Africa and Pakistan Regional Team
Aisling Wakefield
Global Study Abroad Senior Officer
Aisling manages UCD’s First Year Study Abroad semester programmes and relationships with key partners in North America and globally.
Team:
Study Abroad
aisling.wakefield1@ucd.ie +353 1 716 8566
Ruby Wang
Senior Recruitment and Admissions Officer
Ruby oversees UCD’s admissions and recruitment activities across East and Central China. Responsible for driving student recruitment activities, building strong regional partnerships, and enhancing UCD’s visibility in the region. She plays a key role in supporting the university’s growth and strengthening its engagement with prospective students and educational stakeholders.
Team:
East Asia Regional Team
ruby.wang@ucd.ie +86 (10) 5907 1633
Pakhi Wattal
Admissions Officer
Evaluates and processes student applications to ensure accuracy and eligibility according to UCD’s admission standards. Works closely with the UCD International Admissions Team in Dublin for application reviews, conditional offers and document verification. Responds to applicant and agent queries and provides guidance on the admissions process, required documentation, and timelines. \
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Team:
South Asia Regional Team
Shikhar Aggarwal
Admissions Coordinator
Responsible for assessing applications, making admissions decisions, and issuing offer letters. The role also involves managing applicant queries and ensuring a smooth admissions experience through clear communication and efficient process coordination.
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Team:
South Asia Regional Team
Charlotte Hall Tiernan
International Admissions Officer
Charlotte supports the Senior International Admissions team in the delivery of effective and transparent international admissions processes and systems. She coordinates closely with the UCD Global Centres to develop and manage efficient operational processes and training to improve workflow, consistency and accuracy. She is also the first point of contact for staff queries via the Global Admissions inbox.
Team:
International Admissions
globaladmissions@ucd.ie +353 1 716 8500
Molly Baskin
International Admissions Coordinator
Molly supports both the International Admissions and International Scholarships and Funding functions within the team, and is dedicated to continued development & improvement of International Admissions and Funding Processes. Molly enjoys taking on new challenges, using her creativity within everyday tasks and finding opportunities to learn new skills.
Team:
International Admissions
globaladmissions@ucd.ie +353 1 716 8500
John Bradish
International Cultural Programmes Coordinator
John organises cultural and social activities for our Study Abroad students. It could be an afternoon in Dublin city or a day trip across the island! e.g. music, theatre and comedy shows; national parks and heritage sites; cliff-walking, hiking and cycling trips
Team:
Study Abroad
culturalprogramme@ucd.ie +353 1 716 8443
Apple Chan
Recruitment Coordinator
Your first point of contact to UCD and Ireland in the Asia Pacific Global Centre. If you want to know more about the programmes we offer, how to apply as well as what to do next after receiving an offer letter, Apple is more than happy to help.
Team:
Asia Pacific Regional Team
Evan Connor
Global Alliance and Networks Coordinator
As Global Alliance and Networks Coordinator, Evan provides logistical and project support to students and staff engaging with Una Europa, Universitas 21 and UNICA. He coordinates UCD’s network activities both locally and with partner institutions, supporting the Global Alliance and Networks Officer in delivering a responsive and effective service to stakeholders across UCD’s network/alliance memberships. \
Team:
Global Networks and Projects
Canan Dashan
Scholarship & Funding Coordinator
Canan supports all processes relating to non-EU student scholarships and funding. She manages student enquiries regarding international scholarships, North American student aid, and funding opportunities. She also assists with the administration of US Federal Student Aid, including application processing and enrollment reporting. Canan is committed to providing clear guidance to students and ensuring funding processes run efficiently and effectively.
Team:
International Admissions
internationalscholarships@ucd.ie & federalaid@ucd.ie +353 1 716 8500
Flannery Fitzgerald
Senior Operations Coordinator
Flannery provides operational and administrative support across the UCD Global team and for the five UCD Global Centres.
Team:
Operations
flannery.fitzgerald@ucd.ie, internationaloperations@ucd.ie
Mark Jackson
Global Marketing Coordinator
Mark writes engaging and accessible copy across a range of projects and platforms for the Marketing team. He is also involved in creating optimised webpages for the UCD Global website, improving web accessibility. Mark is a UCD alumnus with a background in copywriting and copy editing both long and short-form content. \
Team:
Marketing and Communications
Olga Kierans
Global Relations Coordinator
Olga supports the implementation of the global relations function within UCD Global and provides administrative support on events, incoming and outgoing delegations, and international partnership management.
Team:
Global Relations and Partnerships
olga.kierans@ucd.ie 01 716 8500
Kerry Connolly
Admissions Officer, North America
Kerry is based in Dublin and supports North American prospective students and applicants to learn more about UCD's academic offerings, scholarships, and life on campus. Reach out to Kerry to learn more about UCD, the student experience and support available, and how to apply.
Team:
International Recruitment North America Regional Team
kerry.connolly@ucd.ie +353 1 716 8500
Anna Majek
International Recruitment Coordinator
Anna assists prospective students from around the world in their journey to become part of the UCD community. She collaborates with these students and educational partners to ensure they understand the application process and to address any questions they have about transitioning to life at UCD. She is dedicated to helping and supporting students on their path to UCD and life in Ireland.
Team:
International Recruitment
anna.majek@ucd.ie +353 1 716 8453
Rachel Ni Dhugain
Global Community Integration Coordinator
Rachel designs, delivers and assists with the administration of programmes, workshops and events which support the cultural adjustment, integration, safety and wellbeing for students and staff at UCD. Her responsibilities include research of international best practice models for cultural integration and student experience initiatives and assisting with data collection on the impact of student experiences on students and staff at UCD.
Team:
Global Community
rachel.nidhugain@ucd.ie +353 17168429
Siiri Rekola
Global Mobility Coordinator - Partnerships
Siiri provides administrative support for exchange and mobility programs, managing communications and student records, and ensuring balanced exchange partnerships. She works closely with the Global Exchanges team to assess exchange proposals and foster relationships with partner institutions.
Team:
Exchanges and Mobility
siiri.rekola@ucd.ie +353 1 716 8452
Leonardo Menezes Vasconcelos Silva
Projects & Administration Coordinator
Leo provides high-level executive and administrative support to the to the Director of International Student Recruitment and the Director of Global Relations, Partnerships & Mobility.
Team:
Human Resources and Projects
leonardo.menezesvasconcelossilva@ucd.ie +353 1 716 8500
Vacant Position
International Recruitment Coordinator
Team:
International Recruitment
Khushboo Verma
Admissions Coordinator
Responsible for conducting the initial review of student applications, ensuring accurate document verification and compliance with institutional requirements. Maintains and updates CRN records to support effective planning and coordination of the event calendar. Engages in outbound calling activities to support recruitment efforts, promote programs, and assist prospective applicants throughout the admissions process. \
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Team:
South Asia Regional Team
Alisha Mahtani Williams
Global Mobility Coordinator - Engagement
Alisha provides administrative support for student and staff mobility programs, ensuring effective communication and coordination with incoming students and partner institutions. She manages Erasmus+ grant payments, monitors student engagement with the UCD DIGIPass module, and supports the development of systems to improve exchange and mobility processes.
Team:
Exchanges and Mobility
alisha.mahtaniwilliams@ucd.ie +353 1 716 8519
Franco Cicutto
International Mobility Assistant
Franco supports incoming Erasmus and Exchange throughout their mobility journey at UCD, guiding on administrative procedures, practical preparation, and ensuring a smooth experience. He also coordinates with partner institutions and internal teams to facilitate a positive study period at UCD.
Team:
Exchanges and Mobility
franco.cicutto@ucd.ie +353 1 716 8391
Lauren Carey
Study Abroad Assistant
Lauren provides key operational, administrative and project support for the Learning Abroad Team, ensuring a high level of service to partners and students.
Team:
Study Abroad
studyabroad@ucd.ie + 353 716 8289
Michael Fitzpatrick
Operations Assistant
Michael, as part of the Global Operations team, provides operational and administrative support across the UCD Global team and for the five UCD Global Centres.
Team:
Operations
internationaloperations@ucd.ie
Andrew Grier
Student Immigration Assistant
Andrew acts as the first point of contact for international students looking for immigration support and related issues. His responsibilities include responding to telephone and email inquiries relating to student immigration, and liaising with students about specific requirements, appointments, documentation and events.
Team:
Global Community
immigration.enquiries@ucd.ie +353 1 716 8669
Sorcha Lyne
UCDVO Programme Assistant
Sorcha provides high-level administrative and operational support for the volunteering and global citizenship education programmes. She also assists in the development of new projects and initiatives, and contributes to UCDVO's five-year strategic plan, Inspiring Global Citizens.
Team:
Volunteer Overseas
sorcha.lyne@ucd.ie +353 1 716 8573
Ardini Mahbud
Recruitment and Admissions Assistant
Based in Kuala Lumpur, Ardini is passionate about helping prospective students navigate the admission process and find the right academic path. Having lived and studied abroad, she speaks from personal experience, enabling her to connect with students on a deeper level and understand the challenges they face when considering studying abroad. She is more than happy to help with any application related-enquiries!
Team:
Asia Pacific Regional Team
Rushali Malik
Admissions and Recruitment Assistant
I work as a Recruitment & Admissions Assistant, supporting and managing the full application process for prospective UCD students. My responsibilities include handling CRM-based inquiries with accuracy and timely responses, maintaining an organised, data-driven application flow, and coordinating travel and logistics for outreach and recruitment events. I manage the issuance of bank loan letters, assist with academic referrals, oversee leads management for smooth prospect movement, and work on applicant conversions from the offer stage to final enrolment.
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Team:
South Asia Regional Team
Marc Matouc
Global Community Assistant
Having an extensive background in student support and leadership in the UCD community, Marc acts as the main point of contact at the reception desk in the UCD Global Office in Dublin. He assists with phone, email and walk-in queries, as well as supporting events and visitors in the UCD Global Lounge. Marc collaborates with the administration of various UCD Global events and programmes within the Global Engagement & Outreach function and has a keen interest in partnerships across stakeholder engagement in the university. \
Team:
Global Community
Vacant Position
International Recruitment and Admissions Assistant
Team:
International Recruitment
Tajana Mohnacki
Global Networks and Projects Assistant
Tajana is responsible for the student engagement portfolio of Una Europa within UCD. Tajana manages Una Europa opportunities for UCD students such as the Student Congress, supports the UCD Una Europa Student Association, works with UCD representatives on the Una Europa Student Board, and engages with the wider Una Europa Student Engagement Team.
Team:
Global Networks and Projects
Pranav Tiwari
Admissions Assistant
As an Admissions Assistant, my role involves reviewing applicant profiles, ensuring compliance with admission requirements, and validating all supporting documents. I assist with data preparation, record management, and coordination within the admissions team. I also serve as one of the primary points of contact for Smurfit School applicants, supporting students and managing their queries throughout the admissions process. \
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Team:
South Asia Regional Team
Trish Longmore
Una Europa Education Officer
Trish supports UCD's engagement in strategic teaching and learning initiatives and represents UCD within the Una Europa alliance on joint educational activities. She works with UCD colleagues and partner universities to implement joint educational formats, ensuring alignment with UCD’s governance policies. She is involved in the Teaching & Learning Cluster, supports the Registrar on the Teaching & Learning Strategy Group meetings, and is a member of the BAES Administrative Committee. Trish is the point of contact and support for students travelling to Una Europa initiatives including Una.Schools and Interdisciplinary PhD workshops. \ \
Team:
Global Networks and Projects
Contact UCD Global
UCD Global, Gerard Manley Hopkins Centre (UCD International Office), Belfield, Dublin 4. T: +353 1 716 8500 | Location Map