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

Charlotte Moore | Finance Manager

Margareth Petroli | DPO & Data Coordinator

Aoife Lynch | Operations and Admin Manager

Niamh Reynolds | Receptionist

Louise O’Neill | Receptionist

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

Maura Leahy | Counselling Manager

Jenny Corrigan | Counsellor

Lisa Maguire | Counselling Support Worker

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

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

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.

Carly Bailey | Policy Manager