About the Board of Directors & Staff

The DESSA Board of Directors reflects the interests of people with the following disabilities:

  • physical disabilities;
  • sensory disabilities;
  • learning disabilities;
  • mental health disabilities, and
  • hidden impairments.

Members of DESSA have experience of community development and are committed to the breaking down of barriers which prevent the full participation of people with disabilities in community life.

Chairperson

  • Jacqui Browne, Independent Disability/Equality Consultant  

Treasurer

  • Brian Millar, Health Services Executive

Company Secretary

  • Michael Gogarty, Independent Consultant

Directors

  • Martin McBride, People with Disabilities in Ireland
  • Kevin Stanley, Independent Consultant 
  • Martin Kelly, The Bridge CDP  
  • Anne Kelly, The Bridge CDP

Staff 

  • Alice Griffin, Manager 
  • Linda Walsh, Office Manager 
  • Kay Teahan, Advocacy Worker 
  • Emma Byrne-Mac Namee, Community Development Worker  
  • Peter Kearns, Community Development Worker