Hugh Kane
Hugh has 50 years’ experience in the delivery and management of health and social services. He held senior management roles in the Health Boards and HSE up to 2010. Hugh also served as the CEO of the Mental Health Commission, Sunbeam House Services, and the Children’s Health Foundation. He was also the former Chief Operations Officer of Genio Trust.
Hugh trained as a family therapist and holds qualifications in Legal Studies and Adult and Community Education. Hugh has chaired the Board of Mental Health Ireland since 2020 and is the current Chair on the Board of St Aidan’s Services, Gorey.
Catherine Magan
Catherine Magan is the advocate for and parent of an autistic son, bringing lived experience to the Muiríosa Foundation Board. With a background in business management and marketing she has a broad skill set in strategic planning and communication. Her personal journey navigating the Irish System has given her an insight into the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities and their families. Catherine joined the Muiríosa Board in February 2025.
Dr Anna Kelly
Anna, a Diversity, Access and Inclusion expert, and published author, holds various roles including: Adjunct Associate Professor at UCD’s Inclusive Design Research Centre; and independent evaluator of further and higher education, on behalf of Quality & Qualifications Ireland. In addition to Muiríosa Foundation, Anna is also a Non-Executive Director of Fáilte Ireland, and a member of the Editorial Board of the Open University Widening Participation and Lifelong Learning Journal.
Her career began as a Home Economics teacher, and she worked primarily in further and higher education; as teacher, principal, and senior education leader. She served as Director, Access & Lifelong Learning in UCD for more than a decade, where she designed the University for All model, Ireland’s first programme of institutional transformation and culture change, to develop an inclusive and diverse educational experience for all students, regardless of background or circumstances.
Over four decades, Anna has garnered significant domain expertise and knowledge, and established a track record in senior institutional leadership in UCD, FÁS, NRB and St Michael’s House.
Levina Reeves
Levina has 30 years’ of experience in education, creativity, and advocacy, focusing on empowering individuals through authentic leadership approaches. With a National Diploma in Fine Art, Degrees in Community Education and Leadership, and an MA in Workplace Health & Wellbeing, Levina specialises in leadership, workplace health, and inclusive educational program development. She has extensive experience in social care and vocational rehabilitation, including roles as a mentor and international consultant. Levina promotes rights-based approaches for individuals with disabilities and has delivered training for over 25 years, utilising both face-to-face and online formats. As a champion of inclusive education, she emphasises collaborative, evidence-based processes and has a passionate interest in academic research in Education Leadership.
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