WORK WITH PRIDE Professional
Meet the Committee
Business Network
Damien O’Halloran Chairperson
Aoife Dilworth Membership Officer
What is your personal mantra or motto? “Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.” - Dr Seuss What makes you laugh? Myself. I think it takes a long time to be content in your own skin, but once you’re there you’ll find it’s ok to laugh out loud at whatever and wherever you want. Life is too short to be anything but happy. What’s your next adventure: Being a part of the Work With Pride has filled me with nothing but pride, it’s amazing what can be done when a group of truly dedicated people come together to create something that can make a difference. For me it’s about human rights. I remember a teacher asking us once, “What will your legacy be?”. Maybe this is it? Who knows. As for what’s next, I don’t know. Let’s see what life throws at me. I’m ready.
What is your personal mantra or motto? Be patient with yourself, nothing blooms in nature all year and set peace of mind as your highest goal and organise your life around it. Who do you admire most? Vicky Phelan is a huge inspiration to everyone and all courage she has shown over the years. She is so influential for all the work she has done. Her courage strength and integrity blows me away as she continues to face her challenges with such determination and strength. What are your biggest achievements? Raising my kids! Climbing the Galtee mountains and completing the Lee Swim under 10 bridges with mouthfuls of the lee! Scuba diving in the great barrier reef in Australia is up there too.
The Work With Pride Professional Business Network is a not-for-profit national organisation for professionals based in Ireland, who are either members of the LGBT+ community or allies of the community. It took two years for the concept to become a reality, and in October 2021, a committe was formed, with the official network launch taking place in May 2022. The network provides regular events for members and guests which helps to inform, educate, and support our members, both personally and professionally. The professional network is also a social network service that is focused solely on interactions and relationships from individual to individual, rather than business to business. It also provides a forum for members of the LGBT+ community and their allies to develop and grow professional contacts. The network is one of the key initiatives of the Cork LGBT+ Pride organisation and its annual Work With Pride diversity and inclusion conference. Stemming from the conference was the need to establish a professional network, and hence the Work With Pride Professional Business Network was formed.
Membership The Work With Pride Professional Business Network is passionate about creating a professional network for members of the LGBT+ community and our allies, which will add value to individuals and also within members’ workplaces and the wider business community. Membership is for individuals rather than businesses and we welcome members regardless of employment or educational status. Membership is free and is open to everyone who supports the Work With Pride mission and code of ethics. One of the benefits of membership is the use of a dedicated platform for collaboration, information and knowledge sharing, to provide a better and more engaging experience with other members. This is provided by our technology partners Workvivo, whose platform helps us to cater for a digital and national audience in every corner of Ireland. Through the dedicated platform enables members to connect with other Work With Pride members, get the latest news and updates, hear about upcoming events, and discuss, engage and inspire network members. Finally, to become a member, log onto the Work With Pride website - www.workwithpride.ie - complete a Membership Application Form, and a committee member will be in touch to discuss your application. Alternatively, scan the QR code on this page for more information.
Mary White Communications Officer
Ronan Kenny Vice Chairperson
What is your personal mantra or motto? The only place where success comes before hard work is in the dictionary! What was your first job? I worked in my father’s hairdressing salon - Salon 33 Haircare - from the age of 12. It was the best training I ever got, and so proud that my father and mother celebrated 50 years in business in 2017. What are your hobbies? Exercising, watching a good documentary, and gardening (not all at once!) Why did you join the Work With Pride Network? I joined because having had such a network 10 years ago would have been so beneficial to me, both personally and professionally, and I know how much the network will benefit members of the community and allies alike.
What is your personal mantra or motto? You only live once… What are your hobbies? Socializing with friends, concerts, HOLIDAYS and of course binging a good Netflix series Why did you join the Work With Pride Network? Joining and creating Work with Pride has been such a massive achievement for everyone involved, we started this journey so that individuals outside of the large multi-nationals would have a safe space to be themselves while focusing on their career and networking with like minded professionals, it’s been amazing experience so far and I have learned so much about our members and myself, there is much more to come….
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Don Crowley Treasurer
What is your personal mantra or motto? What’s for you won’t pass you.
Who do you admire most? The brave LGBT+ activists of the 1970s and 1980s who helped pave the way for us. What are your biggest achievements? Buying my home and maintaining many long-term friendships since childhood. I am also fortunate to be well-established in a role that I enjoy, working with wonderful people. What makes you laugh? Quick wit and people who can laugh at themselves.
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