CEO
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 interview: Karen Kiernan, CEO on 01 662 9212 / 086 850 9191
Finance
Charlotte Moore | Finance Manager
Data Management
Margareth Petroli | DPO & Data Coordinator
Administration
Aoife Lynch | Operations and Admin Manager
Niamh Reynolds | Receptionist
Louise O’Neill | Receptionist
Parenting
Geraldine Kelly | Director of Parenting and Professional Development Services
Geraldine Kelly leads One Family’s Parenting and Professional Development Services. Geraldine has a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Care & Education. Prior to this, she qualified in Preschool Care and Applied Social Studies. She also has a Master’s degree in Child, Family and Community Studies. She is a qualified Parent Mentor, having a level 6 award in Parent Mentoring and in Effective Communications, and is a practicing mediator specialising in parenting and family transitions.
Aisling Kelly | Practice Manager
Lisa Nolan | Family Support Worker
Mary Pierce | Counsellor
Andrea Napier | Family Support Worker and Parent Mentor
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
Counselling
Maura Leahy | Counselling Manager
Jenny Corrigan | Counsellor
Lisa Maguire | Counselling Support Worker
Helpline
Valerie Maher | Helpline 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
Programmes
Valerie Maher | Adult Education & Information 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
Rona Curtis | Employability Support Worker
Communications and Events
Vicky Masterson | Communications & Events Manager
Vicky Masterson is Communications & Events Manager with One Family since 2025. 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. She holds a BA in Journalism from Dublin City University and is a proud alum of the both Washington Ireland Program and Access Program at DCU.
Policy
Carly Bailey | Policy Manager