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06 OCT 2014
TENI Welcomes New Staff Member
Patricia O'Connell joins the TENI team as National Development Worker.
"TENI is delighted to introduce Patricia (Trish) O'Connell, the newest member of our team. Trish takes up the role as National Development Worker and will work directly with the trans community across Ireland," said TENI Chief Executive Broden Giambrone. "Trish brings a wealth of experience to the organisation and will help build and support our community."
"I am thrilled to be joining TENI as the National Development Worker. I am really looking forward to being part of the TENI team - a group of dedicated people who feel as passionate about trans rights and equality as I do. Over the years I have witnessed, and experienced, the sterling work carried out by TENI in the areas of support, education and advocacy. I am delighted that I will have an opportunity to bring my skills and experience to the team. I hope that I can help make a positive contribution towards improving the quality of life of trans people, their families and friends in Ireland. I believe Ireland is on the cusp of great change regarding trans rights, recognition and acceptance. I feel privileged and excited to be joining the team that has helped make that possible."
More about Trish
Trish has worked in special youth and community projects since the 1980s. She has worked as an Outreach Worker for a Community Drugs Project in Cork for the past twelve years. She has over 25 years experience working with communities in various roles: Woodwork Tutor, Youth Worker, Community Drugs worker and Drugs Councillor. She particularly enjoys working with groups and families.
Trish draws on a wealth of experience. She has a diploma in Addiction Counselling from the HSE, a cert and diploma in Youth and Community Work from University College Cork and certs in personal development and group facilitation from Cork Social and Health Education Project.
Trish has two grown up children. She loves a challenge and enjoys hill Walking and mountain climbing. In 2011 she trekked to Everest Base Camp in Nepal. She also enjoys playing the banjo, wood carving and baking apple tarts (but not all at the same time).
If you would like to contact Trish you can reach her at: patricia@teni.ie
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