James O’Brien

James O’Brien

Adviser Underscored by a powerful desire to maximize outcomes for all people living with PWS, James’ education, management and operating experience spans national and international charities, special school settings and disability services.  James...
Nora McNairney

Nora McNairney

Project and Operations Manager Nora is based in Northern Ireland and has spent over 20 years working in membership-based organisations supporting various functions including operational, secretariat, policy, public engagement and continuous professional development....
François Besnier

François Besnier

Vice-President and Trustee I am a parent of three children. The eldest, Severine, with PWS, died in December 2017, aged 47 years. She was living in a residential home and had a full and happy life. My professional background is as a mechanical engineer. I retired in...
Lynn Garrick

Lynn Garrick

Secretary, Board of Trustees Chair, Professional Providers and Caregivers Board Lynn is the mother of 5 children, the youngest was diagnosed with PWS as an infant. She is a registered nurse and works as a program director for AME Community Services which is a...
Laura Keane

Laura Keane

Co-Chair, Professional Providers and Caregivers Board Chief Executive Resilience Ireland Laura is the Chief Executive of Resilience HealthCare Ireland, a national private provider of community-based services for people with disabilities and Advanced Community Care...