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The Team

Details: Last Updated: 22 May 2019

Our policy has been to build an experienced and multidisciplinary team of experts from different backgrounds. Our team’s expertise includes: scientific research, teaching, business, communications and project management.

	Name:	David Murphy
	Nationality:	British
	Position:	General Manager
	Qualifications:	BSc Marine Biology and Oceanography
	Background:	I have worked at AquaTT since 2000, and head up AquaTT’s dynamic multi-disciplinary team to help bridge the gap between science and society.
	email:	david@aquatt.ie

	Name:	Marieke Reuver
	Nationality:	Dutch
	Position:	Programme Manager
	Qualifications:	MSc Animal Sciences, specialising in animal production systems
	Background:	I worked as an Education Assistant at Wageningen University (the Netherlands) and as a consultant at FAO (Italy).
	email:	marieke@aquatt.ie

	Name:	Olivia Daly
	Nationality:	Irish
	Position:	Senior Project Manager, Communications Team Manager (MATES)
	Qualifications:	BA Mod Environmental Science
	Background:	I previously worked under a Stagiaire Programme with the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government researching Ireland’s approach to communicating information about climate change.
	email:	olivia@aquatt.ie

	Name:	Laura Richardson
	Nationality:	Irish
	Position:	Operations Manager
	Qualifications:	FCCA, IEMBA
	Background:	Professional Accountant with diverse practical experience across multiple sectors with a demonstrable record of achievement in driving commercial success in complex organisations. Experience in Multinational organisations, Health and Education sector at senior level.
	email:	laura@aquatt.ie

	Name:	Cliona Ní Cheallacháin
	Nationality:	Irish
	Position:	Senior Project Manager (GENIALG, PerformFISH)
	Qualifications:	BSc Microbiology, Zoology and Genetics
	Background:	Originally from Galway, I previously worked in the family business farming salmon off the west coast of Ireland.
	email:	cliona@aquatt.ie

	Name:	Olga Ormond
	Nationality:	Irish
	Position:	Senior Project Manager (CSA-Industry4.E)
	Qualifications:	B.Eng Telecommunications Engineering, PhD Network Performance
	Background:	Experienced Project Manager, Engineer and Research Fellow
	email:	olga@aquatt.ie

			Name:	Annette Wilson
			Nationality:	Irish
			Position:	Project Officer (ATLAS, SEAFOOD^TOMORROW)
			Qualifications:	PhD (Oceanography), BSc (Marine Science)
			Background:	My academic background is in Oceanography/Marine Biogeochemistry. Before joining AquaTT, I worked in a support science role for an international training programme (POGO Centre of Excellence at the Alfred Wegner Institute on Helgoland). My interests include science communication, knowledge management and the deep sea.
			email:	annette@aquatt.ie

			Name:	Jane Maher
			Nationality:	Irish
			Position:	Project Officer (EURASTiP, SIMBA)
			Qualifications:	PhD in Geography, MSc Environment and Development, BSc Environmental Science and Health
			Background:	I recently completed a PhD in geography, which focused on climate change adaptation and gender relations in Malawi. I have an academic background in environmental science and geography. Prior to joining AquaTT, I previously worked on FP-7 and EPA-funded projects focusing on environmental change and governance.
			email:	jane@aquatt.ie

			Name:	Avril Hanbidge
			Nationality:	Irish
			Position:	Project Officer (ERGO, GENIALG)
			Qualifications:	MSc Applied Environmental Science, BSc Environmental Biology
			Background:	I qualified from University College Dublin in 2014, and my research focussed on freshwater ecology. I have previously worked in water resources research, natural resource management and most recently in conservation project management for Parks Victoria, Australia.
			email:	avril@aquatt.ie

			Name:	Rebecca Doyle
			Nationality:	Irish
			Position:	Project Officer (BIOCON-CO2, AQUAEXCEL²⁰²⁰)
			Qualifications:	B.Sc. Zoology; M.Sc. Wildlife Conservation and Management
			Background:	I qualified from University College Dublin in 2013. Part of my research focused on a freshwater invasive species. I have experience in native woodland conservation, environmental outreach and food waste in the seafood sector. I also worked for a short period with sea turtles in the Caribbean.
			email:	rebecca@aquatt.ie

			Name:	Georgia Bayliss-Brown
			Nationality:	British
			Position:	Senior Knowledge Transfer Officer (INvertebrateIT, ASSEMBLE Plus)
			Qualifications:	MSc Environmental Management and Assessment, BSc Environmental Sciences
			Background:	With an academic background in marine climate change and 10 years’ experience in international science project management, I specialise in generating impact from research through targeted knowledge transfer to science, policy, industry and society.
			email:	georgia@aquatt.ie

			Name:	Keegan Porter
			Nationality:	American
			Position:	Knowledge Transfer and Impact Officer, Communications Officer (EuroMarine)
			Qualifications:	MSc Environmental Policy
			Background:	Before retraining in environmental policy, I worked as a military communications officer and a logistics and technical specifications assessor, and I am experienced in transferring technical knowledge to non-technical audiences. My MSc thesis looked at the perception of marine science and regulations among fishing communities.
			email:	keegan@aquatt.ie

	Name:	Oona Tully
	Nationality:	Irish
	Position:	Senior Communications Officer
	Qualifications:	BSc Environmental Resources Management
	Background:	With diverse experience in communications, I have worked in the design, publishing and photographic media industries, most recently specialising in environmental communications. My most recent role was as Managing Publisher at UN Environment’s headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya.
	email:	oona@aquatt.ie

			Name:	Peadar Ó Raifeartaigh
			Nationality:	Irish
			Position:	Communications Officer
			Qualifications:	MSc Science Communication, BSc Neuroscience
			Background:	Before pursuing science communication professionally, my previous roles included work as an anti-money laundering analyst, and as an English language teacher at a Polish high school. My MSc thesis focused on barriers to effective public engagement on the EU-funded NERRI Project.
			email:	peadar@aquatt.ie

			Name:	Nicola Nolan
			Nationality:	Irish
			Position:	Finance / Administration Officer
			Background:	Joined AquaTT after 12 years in RCPI working in Finance as Accounts Assistant and managing creditor ledger/AP. Previously worked with Arnotts Plc in the internal Audit Office, so have gained lots of experience supporting senior management in various aspects of financial administration, reporting and auditing.
			email:	nicola@aquatt.ie

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