Hannah Solley
Daire Dempsey
Daire is TENI’s Policy Officer. Daire holds a Master’s degree in Equality Studies, through which they developed an interest in all areas of social justice. Their academic background includes gender studies, anti-racism, theories of social change and intersectional practice. Daire’s previous employment has involved working with third-level students across the island of Ireland to promote social justice education, equality practices and youth development. Daire is involved in grassroots trans activism and community groups, mostly the Small Trans Library, where they organise community events, manage a welfare fund, and try to promote trans joy. They’re glad to be bringing this knowledge and experience to TENI, and to working with the trans community even more closely. In their spare time, Daire can be found reading sci-fi, failing at video games, and sneaking treats to their neighbourhood cats.