our Team
Paula Cobain
Coordinator
Paula originates from Co. Antrim and relocated to Australia with her family in 2013. An experienced Pharmacist, she has worked in a variety of senior management roles in the health sectors of the North & South of Ireland. Paula is passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of our community and is excited to join the ISA team in Sydney.
kAterina Gillen
Outreach Worker
Katerina comes from Co. Tyrone and has been living in Sydney since 2015. She has significant experience in the not-for-profit sector at home and in Australia, most recently providing case management to those living with Younger Onset Dementia. Katerina is passionate about helping others and is enjoying the variety of the Outreach Worker role.
Una McCrossan
Projects
Una is originally from Co. Monaghan and has been living in Sydney since 2012. Una has diverse and extensive experience in the events industry, both in Ireland and Australia, having worked across sales, coordination and management roles. Una is committed to delivering successful projects and events for the Irish/Australian community and is excited to be part of the ISA team.
our Committee
donna mckiernan
President
Donna is a Service Delivery Director for an outdoor advertising company. Originally from Co. Antrim, Donna has lived in Australia since 2003 and been on the committee since 2013.
EOIN SCANNELL
Treasurer
Originally from Cork city, Eoin moved to Sydney 9 years ago. He joined our committee in October 2017. A Chartered Accountant, Eoin brings with him a wealth of experience having worked in large multinational companies in both Ireland and Sydney.
Marian Schaffer
Vice President
Marian comes from Cork City but has lived in Sydney with her family for many years.
Roisin Trainor
Secretary
Originally from Draperstown Co. Derry, Roisin was involved with the Agency for more than a few years as the full-time Coordinator bringing energy, maturity and considerable skill to the role. Now moved on to another role, we are delighted that Roisin remains on as a dedicated committee member .
Terance MCcAUGHAN
Committee Member
Terence is originally from Co Antrim and came to Australia in 2005 - for one year! He joined the ISA in 2006 and has held various positions on the committee including President and Vice President during this time. Having a break in 2019 re-joined early 2020 when the COVID pandemic hit to assist the ISA Team. Terence has worked in construction since 2005 and is currently the Operations Manager for a Traffic Management company
monica mullaney
Committee Member
Monica hails from Sligo and has been living in Sydney since 1999. Monica holds qualifications in Business and Hospitality Management. Monica currently works in Financial Services for a leading Life Insurer and supports the business managing 3rd party contracts and services. She is also a founding member of Craobh Phadraigh GAA club and holds the position of Club Secretary.
Eoin RYAN
Committee Member
Eoin, originally from Cork, joined the committee in 2019. He moved to Sydney over 10 years ago. He currently works as a product manager for a Sydney based company that develops products for software development, project management, and content management.