Karen Kiernan | CEO

One Family’s CEO Karen Kiernan has been leading the organisation since 2001. As CEO, Karen is One Family’s spokesperson and represents issues affecting one-parent families and those experiencing unplanned pregnancies in national media, to Government Committees, in written policy submissions and in a wide range of advocacy meetings, conferences and other fora.

For media requests, please contact Vicky Masterson, Communications Manager, on 083 447 0645.

Charlotte Moore | Finance Manager

Charlotte Moore is a highly accomplished finance professional with over 20 years of experience spanning the nonprofit, education, banking, and corporate sectors. She is a qualified Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA) and holds a BSc in Management–Business Studies from DIT Aungier Street. Currently serving as Finance Manager at One Family, Charlotte leads financial operations, ensures compliance with regulatory standards, and delivers comprehensive financial reporting and budget management.

Margareth Petroli | DPO & Data Coordinator

Aoife Lynch | Operations and Admin Manager

With over thirteen years of experience in operations management, Aoife brings a versatile and people-focused approach to leadership across diverse sectors. Beginning in retail operations, her career has since spanned roles in aviation, hospitality, emergency response, and the non-profit sector. With a strong focus on process improvement and team development, Aoife thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments and has a passion for continuous improvement. Aoife oversees Human Resources, Governance, Facilities, IT, and Administration at One Family.

Niamh Reynolds | Receptionist

Niamh has been working in One Family since 2020 as an administrator and on reception. She has over 7 year’s experience in administration. Niamh is one of the staff you will get through to when you contact One Family and who will welcome you when you visit our office.

Louise O’Neill | Receptionist

Aisling Kelly | Director of Parenting and Professional Development Services

Lisa Nolan | Family Support Worker

Mary Pierce | Counsellor

Andrea Napier | Parent Mentor/Family Support Worker

Andrea is a Parent Mentor with a level 8 degree from UCC, MIARM. She holds a certificate in therapeutic play skills from CTC, training in Theraplay, Circle of Security, and Parents under Pressure. She is also a psychotherapist with a diploma in counselling and psychotherapy and an MSc in Pluralistic Counselling and Psychotherapy from IICP, MIACP.

As a Parent Mentor, Andrea has a keen interest in working with parents to help them uncover any blocks to parenting in order to form healthy and strong family relationships. Specialising in working with lone parents, separated parents or those sharing parenting, she supports parents while keeping their child/children at the centre. Andrea also works delivering group parenting courses on positive parenting, parenting teens, and separating well for children. She is a coordinator and facilitator with Rainbows Ireland.

As a therapist, Andrea looks to create a safe, non-judgemental space for parents to explore their relationship with themselves, their children and with others in their lives. Through building and nurturing the therapeutic relationship, parents can feel safe to examine their behaviours, thoughts, beliefs and life struggles and find ways to resolve them.

Elaine McKiernan | Parenting Administrator

Lorraine Ryan | Parenting Administrator

Mandy Byrne | Early Years Family Support Worker

Roisin Sarsfield | Art Therapist

Danielle Crimin | Play Therapist

Susan McCormack | Play Therapist

Susan McCormack is a fully accredited child and adolescent psychotherapist and play therapist. She holds full accreditation with both the Irish Association for Play Therapy and Psychotherapy (IAPTP) and the European Association of Integrative Psychotherapy (EAIP). Her career has spanned work in private practice, schools, hospitals, and multidisciplinary teams, allowing her to collaborate with teachers, social workers, and medical professionals to provide holistic and child-centred care. She has developed a deep understanding of child development, attachment, and neurodiversity and is particularly skilled in working with children facing anxiety, grief, behavioural difficulties, trauma, and emotional dysregulation.

Maura Leahy | Counselling Manager

Ciara Burns | Counsellor

Jenny Corrigan | Counsellor

Lisa Maguire | Counselling Support Worker

Valerie Maher | Information & Support Manager

Valerie has worked in One Family since 2013 and leads the Helpline & Information Service which incorporates the askonefamily helpline, email support, website information hub and social media information provision.

Jennifer Doherty | Helpline Worker

Siobhan Nugent | Helpline Worker

Ann-Marie Coen | Helpline Worker

Valerie Maher | Programmes Manager

Valerie Maher currently holds the role of Adult Education & Information Manager with One Family and has worked with us since 2013. Valerie obtained her BA (Hons) in Psychology from Maynooth University and also holds a first class honours Master’s degree in Social Science, Human Rights and Social Policy; specialising in labour market activation policies and their impact on lone parents. She is a registered member of the Irish Teaching Council in the area of further education and holds a Level 6 QQI Train the Trainer qualification.

Niamh Wynne | Employability Manager

Muire McCarthy | Employability Support Worker

Muire has many years experience working and volunteering in education and community settings.  Originally from an IT background she changed career after gaining a BA in Community & Family Studies and an MA in Dramatherapy as a mature student. Muire is passionate about using her experience, skills and qualifications to empower others to reach their full potential, and promote positive social change.

Rona Curtis | Employability Support Worker

Rona has a background in social care and has worked as a job coach previously. She is passionate about working alongside people to reach their full potential. Rona enjoys her role as an Employability Support Worker because she gets to see parents reach their goals and empower themselves. Rona has a Bachelor of Social Science degree and a Master of Arts in Gender Studies from UCD.

Derval Chambers-Petit | Course Facilitator

Vicky Masterson | Communications & Events Manager

Vicky has over fourteen years of experience in media and communications, working in RTÉ News and Current Affairs, the independent production sector and NGO communications. In the NGO sector, she has led communications campaigns advocating for abortion access, a public system of childcare, actions to end violence against women, an end to poverty and income inequality and campaigning for a Yes vote the 2024 family referendum.

She holds a 2.1 BA in Journalism from Dublin City University and is a proud alum of both the Washington Ireland Program and Access Program at DCU.

If you have a media request for One Family, please contact Vicky on 083 447 0645.

Luka De Lacey | Communications & Events Officer

Carly Bailey | Policy Manager

Clare O’Connor | Advocacy Group Support Worker

Suvigya Singh | Policy Researcher