The MACS Board is the core group of people who guide and direct the organisation.
They also ensure the organisation meet its legal and financial obligations. Positions on the Board are voluntary and unpaid.
Meet the Board
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Karen Collins - Chair
Karen comes from a youth work background. She has worked in Youthnet, Cooperation Ireland, Castlereagh Council, Playboard and is currently CEO of New Life Counselling.
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Harry Barry
Harry has a long connection with MACS, and has previously served the MACS Board of Directors. He was a highly experienced Social Work Manager, who is now retired.
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Denver Lynn
Denver is a Director in the NI Audit Office.
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Billy Murphy
Billy's background is in social work, and he has extensive experience of this. He is currently Director of Mental Health Services for Inspire.
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Michael Neill
Michael joined the Board at the same time as Fiona. He works as a care assistant/support worker in the community. Michael is also one of our wonderful volunteers.
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Sharon O'Connor
Sharon was previously Town Clerk and Chief Executive at Derry City Council. She is a Chartered Director with over 25 years experience. Her non-executive experience includes Arts Council NI and the BBC Broadcasting Council.
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Mairead O'Halloran
Mairead was a teacher and vice-principal in a large Belfast girls' school. Now retired, Mairead volunteers in the charitable sector and in various projects in Belfast primary schools.
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Debbie Wilson
Debbie works for Legal Island in the e-learning team supplying equality & diversity and safeguarding training to schools and organisations throughout Ireland.