Nicola Skelly has twenty years’ senior experience in higher level education, heading up the Vice-Chancellor’s office at Queen’s University Belfast, and holding a previous position as Head of the University’s Research Policy and Postgraduate Office. An advisor to five Vice-Chancellors at Queen’s University, Nicola has provided integral support on complex and sensitive issues, and has worked closely with global figures such as Hillary Rodham Clinton, whilst leading the development and implementation of the work of the Queen’s University Executive Board.
Claire Rumpsa is WIP’s Director of Engagement. Prior to joining WIP, Claire worked in East Africa in public health and water treatment. Claire is an alum of the WIP Class of 2004, and has served in a variety of roles in the organization over the years, including Director of Leadership Programs. Claire received an LLB from Queen’s University Belfast, and an MSc from University College Dublin.
Caoimhe is the WIP Director of Programs. She completed her degree in Economics, Politics and Law from Dublin City University. Throughout her time in college, she was heavily involved in both society life and the students union. Before joining the team, Caoimhe has worked as Social Entrepreneurs Ireland, DCU Clubs and Societies Events Administrator and BNP Paribas. She was also a member of the WIP Class of 2016, where she stayed with the Hueys and worked with the American Chemistry Council.
Steven Egan is the Program Associate at WIP based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. He is primarily responsible for the WIP Academy and Forum programs. Having graduated from Queen’s University Belfast three times, Steven holds a BA in History and Politics, and an MA and PhD in History. His doctoral thesis examined global diasporic perspectives on the partition of Ireland and is currently engaged in translating the manuscript into a book. He is also keenly interested in civil rights history and international affairs, having attended Vanderbilt University’s inaugural QUB exchange program in 2015 and was recognized for his ‘world class’ analysis of nuclear arms control by the Global UA in 2017. Steven is an alum of the WIP Class of 2021, during which completed his work placement with the Embassy of Ireland in Washington D.C.
Nicole is the Recruitment & Events Officer based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Her main responsibilities include the recruitment of the WIP Class of 2024 and developing strong connections with third-level institutions across the country. She studied Social Policy at Ulster University (Jordanstown) before serving two elected terms as the Vice President for Education in Ulster University Students’ Union. She graduated from the WIP Class of 2021 where she completed a work placement with LIUNA before entering the recruitment and talent acquisition sector with AMS for two years. She is an active volunteer in her community, passionate about peacebuilding, creating accessible opportunities for young people and advocating for young people’s rights and gender equality. She was the Vice Chair of the Northern Ireland Youth Forum, sat on the All-Island Women’s Forum and is a One Young World Ambassador.
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