Pronouns: she/her How do you support LGBTI+ young people? As Digital Communications Officer, I work within the Communications and Advocacy team helping to generate public awareness around the issues that young LGBTI+ people face and amplifying their voices through the use of digital channels. What makes you happy? Hanging out with my friends and family or taking my camera for a […]
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Pronouns: she/her How do you support LGBTI+ young people? As Education and Training Coordinator I work with the Education Sector to create safe and supportive school environments for young LGBTI+ people. I also coordinate our e-learning and training resource development. What makes you happy? Spending time with my puppy Lily, Conducting my Pop/Rock Choir and watching reruns of Buffy the […]
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Pronouns: she/her Who inspires you? I’ve two, one is Mary Robinson I just find her so inspirational, articulated and determined to make the world a better place and the other Mary is my mum – She continues to inspire me with her strength, humour, determination and friendship! What are your hobbies? I’ve played basketball, rugby and GAA in the past so […]
» Read morePronouns: he/him Who inspires you? Lou Sullivan, he was an incredible gay trans activist in San Francisco in the 1970s right up until his death in the 1990s. What are your hobbies? I love writing and boxing. What’s your favourite animal? Definitely a pug. Where would you like to travel? I would love to go to Paris.
» Read morePronouns: she/her Who inspires you? There are lots of people who inspire me, I couldn’t possibly single one person out. What are your hobbies? I like finding out about different places around the world. I like to socialise with friends, be it with food or just drinks, but I love some downtime too when it’s me and my cat, Juanita. What’s your favourite […]
» Read morePronouns: she/her Who inspires you? The young people are work with inspire me everyday. Trans and non-binary young people are the strongest, most resilient people I have ever met and they teach me how to be my best, truest self. What are your hobbies? I love reading. I have Dyslexia, so all throughout my childhood I avoiding reading, as it was […]
» Read morePronouns: he/him If a young person in BeLonG To needs information, advice or help I will be there whether it be one to one or I will link them in with other services they may need to access. The space that BeLonG To have for people to come in and be fully themselves and not be afraid of that, to […]
» Read morePronouns: he/him What is your life motto? Seize the day! Who inspires you? Nelson Mandela – We tried to attend his funeral but were 150,000th in the queue! What is your guilty pleasure? Time alone running. If you were stuck on an island and you could bring 2 things with you, what would they be? Sunscreen […]
» Read morePronouns: she/her How do you support LGBTI+ young people? I manage our Communications and Advocacy Team here at BeLonG To. Through our advocacy, engagement, and policy work, we strive to champion the voice of LGBTI+ young people. Together we develop public awareness and understanding about the specific experiences and needs of LGBTI+ young people to ensure that they are visible […]
» Read morePronouns: she/her Who inspires you? I find it hard to choose one person as each and every person who has come into my life has inspired me in so many different ways. I continually get inspired, motivated, and energised by the amazing young people I work with. What are your hobbies? I enjoy going to the gym, running and […]
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