ShoutOut is made up of a small staff, supported by a voluntary Steering Committee and overseen by the Board of Directors.
The Staff
Ruadhán Ó Críodáin (he/him)
Executive Director
director@shoutout.ie
Ollie Bell (they/them)
Education Coordinator
education@shoutout.ie
Gordon Grehan (he/him)
Training & Development Manager
training@shoutout.ie
Salvador Gutiérrez (he/him)
Communications & Development Coordinator
communications@shoutout.ie
Elaine Murphy (she/her)
Education Manager
education@shoutout.ie
The Board of Directors
Sean O’Sullivan
(he/him)
Chairperson
To contact the Board of Directors please email chair@shoutout.ie
Leontine Weijts
(she/her)
Secretary
My name is Leontine, but please call me Leo. I'm from the Netherlands, my full name can be a bit challenging to pronounce. My pronouns are she/her. I currently live in Meath with my cat Pickle (her pronouns are pet/me). I moved to Ireland in 2012 for a job and a bit of adventure and never left. I love the outdoors, so I've definitely found my happy place here. I work as a Compliance Analyst for a reinsurance company in Dublin. I've worked in the insurance industry since 2013 and rolled into Compliance in 2017. I look forward to getting involved with Corporate Governance and Finance & Audit for ShoutOut. I joined ShoutOut because I love working with and in the LGBTQ+ community. I think it's important to try and further acceptance and belonging of LGBTQ+ young people in schools through education. I look forward to contributing in a meaningful way by supporting ShoutOut in this journey.
Daniel Kelly
(he/him)
Daniel Kelly is a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Program Manager at Indeed, working globally to support under-represented and marginalised communities through employee-led initiatives. Previously Daniel worked for Europe's largest retailer Lidl, as a Corporate Social Responsibility Manager driving sustainability. Beginning his career in 'Adland' working in creative agencies and continues bringing creativity to the table for solving Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) challenges. Daniel has been appointed to the Board of ShoutOut since June 2023 where he also sits on the HR and Communications & Development Subcommittees. Daniel has a BA in Business and Law from the Technological University of Dublin Ireland and a master’s degree in Sustainable Management from Uppsala University Sweden. Daniel loves to spend time in nature, experiencing new cultures through travel and participating in triathlon sports.
Ruma Sarkar
(she/her)
Ruma joined the board of ShoutOut in May 2024 through BoardMatch Ireland's Future Board Leaders Programme. A data analytics professional in the tech industry with an MSc in Quantitative Economics from the University of Calcutta, Ruma has extensive experience leading equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives at work. Originally from India and now calling Ireland home, she brings a deep understanding of the challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community across different cultures, geographies and ethnicities. Ruma is thrilled to join ShoutOut and contribute to its vital mission of fostering LGBTQ+ inclusion."
Emily Glen
(she/her)
Emily joined the Board of ShoutOut in 2022.
Emily Glen is the Fundraising Manager for Women's Aid. Specialising in big picture storytelling to create change, Emily has worked in Communications and Development for numerous organisations in the impact sector including spunout, the Irish Council for Civil Liberties and National Council for the Blind.
Dr Orla Dunne
(she/her)
Dr. Orla Dunne is a senior staff member and researcher at Centre for Talented Youth, Ireland (CTYI) in Dublin City University. Her research is in the experiences of LGBTQ young people in Ireland and how educational environments can better support them. She has spoken about her work at conferences nationally and internationally, written three book chapters on the topic and had her work featured in the Irish Independent. She is thrilled to join ShoutOut in helping LGBTQ young people thrive!
Halina Mcnabb
(she/her)
Having worked across various sectors in sales, account management and fundraising roles over 10 years, holding an MBA since 2014, Halina now works in Partnership & Corporate Fundraising for Barnardos, Ireland’s leading children’s charity. She is responsible for building and maintaining corporate relationships to reach both short- and long-term strategic funding goals. Passionate about community and human rights, Halina is delighted to join the ShoutOut board in support of its mission to further LGBTQIA+ inclusion in our communities.
Mark Hughes (he/him)
Mark joined the board of ShoutOut in April 2024.
Since graduating from Trinity College, Dublin in 2015 with a degree in Business & Economics, Mark has pursued a career in media and advertising. Working for various international agency groups, Mark has extensive experience in this industry. He is passionate about the power of communications in bringing about positive change, not just for brands, but for non-profits and wider society as a whole. Mark is delighted to join the board and looks forward to supporting ShoutOut with his experience and skills in this area.
Dónal McKeating (he/him)
Treasurer
Dónal McKeating has worked as a commodities trader since graduating from Trinity College Dublin in 2015. He has extensive experience in financial analysis and reconciliation. “It's an honour to be appointed to the ShoutOut board and looking forward to putting my professional experience to good use!”
The Steering Committee
Clara Barry
Domhnaill Harkin
Lisa Nic an Bhreithimh
