Staff

Fergal Landy

CEO

As CEO, Fergal Landy is responsible for implementing strategic initiatives to achieve the goals of the Family Resource Centre National Forum. Reporting to the Board, he oversees the operational, financial, strategic, and communications activities of the FRC National Forum. Fergal leads the National Forum staff and ensures all activities align with the FRC National Forums' vision, mission, and values. Fergal represents Family Resource Centres and engages with various national bodies, organisations, and the government on behalf of the FRC Program, focusing on policy development, advocacy, funding and program sustainability. Collaborating and engaging with various stakeholders to develop partnerships, Fergal works to grow the positive impact of the FRC National Forum and the National FRC program at local and national levels. 

Email: ceo@familyresource.ie Mobile: 086 8379764

Shauna Diamond

National Programme Lead - Head of Operations

Email: shaunadiamond@familyresource.ie Mobile: 086 0470663

Kevina Maddick

National Programme Lead - Head of Member Support & Engagement

Email: Kevinamaddick@familyresource.ie Mobile: 083 0440567

Grace Kearney

National Programme Lead - Head of Health & Well-Being

Email: gracekearney@familyresource.ie Mobile: 083 1469767

Mary Mulcahy

Mental Health Training & Policy Officer 

Mary Mulcahy serves as the Mental Health Training and Policy Officer for the Family Resource Centre National Forum. Focusing on Suicide Prevention and Employee Wellbeing, Mary delivers a variety of workshops to the management, staff, and volunteers across all 121 Family Resource Centres. Her expertise includes FRC Suicide Prevention Code of Practice Training and Workplace Wellbeing workshops tailored to the needs of participants. Mary also facilitates Taking Action for Whole Health & Welbeing workshops to encourage selfcare practice within the National FRC Program. If you would like to learn more or book training for your FRC please contact Mary for more information.

Email: marymulcahy@familyresource.ie Mobile: 086 8379763

Marie Kennedy

Quality, Governance & Compliance Officer

Email: mariekennedy@familyresource.ie Mobile: 083 1175484

Rita Bevan

Cork & Kerry Region Coordinator for Social Prescribing 

Rita Bevan is the Regional Coordinator for 10 Social Prescribing sites across the Cork and Kerry Region. Rita oversees the development, growth, and sustainability of the Health & Wellbeing Community Referral Project. In addition, she supports the Managers and Social Prescribing Link Workers across the ten sites in establishing extensive support networks and referral pathways to foster an integrated, collaborative approach with local agencies, groups, and service providers. Rita is a member of the All Ireland Social Prescribing Network (AISPN) and sits on the Steering Committee and the AISPN research subcommittee; she has collaborated with UCC to produce significant research to demonstrate the value of the Health & Wellbeing Community Referral Project.

Email: ritabevan@familyresource.ie Mobile: 087 0640820

Mayra Guerra

Finance Officer

Mayra Guerra is the Finance Officer for the Family Resource Centres National Forum. Mayra works part-time.

Email: accounts@familyresource.ie

 

Kathleen Kemp

Project Officer 

Kathleen Kemp is the Project Officer with FRC National Forum. Her role includes digital communication, website administration, social media content creation and engagement, and event support. She also provides administrative support to the Mental Health Promotion Project team. Kathleen represents the National Forum on the All Ireland Social Prescribing Network (AISPN) Communications Subcommittee and administers the AISPN website. 

Email: kathleenkemp@familyresource.ie Mobile: 083 0114485 (Works Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays.)

Ann-Marie Salmon

Finance Officer