Who We Are

Before starting with the DPCF in September 2022, Rea had worked as St. Teresa’s Gardens Regeneration Coordinator for approximately 5 years. Her role was to support the Regeneration Board with delivery of physical, social and economic regeneration, as well as supervising community development and health work in the area. Rea was also involved in the development of Community Safety Forums in Dublin South Central areas from 2018 to 2021, and has previously worked in social policy and research, social housing and homelessness, as well as with the Local Employment Services.

Ann Canning lives on Fingal Street, with her young family. Having grown up, studied & worked in the city centre, Ann is ardent about developing quality living for all within the canals. As an architect, Ann brings her knowledge of planning & design to the board, where she represents Cork Street Buildings Residents Association. She currently works in the field of Daylight and Sunlight assessments. She has a MSc in Energy and Retrofit Technology and a deep commitment to sustainable development. 

Josephine Henry is a specialist in spatial planning and urban regeneration as well as advising on educational disadvantage and career progression. She has 20 years’ experience in community development work with a particular focus on urban spatial disadvantage and regeneration mechanisms. Prior to joining the Dublin City Community Cooperative in September 2016, Josephine worked for Community Technical Aid (CTA). Before CTA Josephine worked with various LEADER programmes as well as lecturing in DIT. Josephine’s specific areas of interest include: urban regeneration and residents issues; housing; spatial planning; education, training, and career guidance and a range of issues relating to the environment, as well as the polices underlining advocacy, community development and social inclusion.

Cllr Máire Devine is Sinn Féin’s Councillor for Dublin South Central Area.

Máire is a proud Liberties girl, born, reared and working in the Dublin 8 area. A senior psychiatric nurse who is a persistent advocate for those who are vulnerable and isolated.

Martin is a 36 year old father of three, a former resident of Saint Teresas Gardens and a member of STG regeneration board. He currently lives on MKR and is a member of the residents committee.Martin started his career in plumbing and built up a wealth of knowledge on housing construction and maintenance over 10 years. Martin also has a honours degree as well as a PhD in physics and nanotechnology. He currently works for Intel in process optimization and is a very vocal voice in the community.

Karen has been Principal since 2017.  She has worked in St. Catherine’s N.S. since 2003 and held the Special Duties B Post before becoming Deputy Principal and then Principal.  A native of Carlow she studied for her B.Ed with  CICE and Trinity College and graduated in 1997. After teaching for a number of years in Sutton she joined the team in St. Catherine’s NS in 2003. She completed a Postgrad in Leadership with Maynooth University in 2009 and most recently she has completed a diploma in coaching for Educational Leaders with Coaching Academy Plus in 2021.

David is the CEO of Donore Credit Union since 2016.  He sees credit unions as being fundamental to the sustainability of communities not just in the provision of financial services but also ensuring members have access to financial options for self empowerment and ensuring local assets are retained locally.  Donore Credit Union is vital to the community.  David is an accountant from the Markets area of the inner city who wants communities in the inner city to have access to services and facilities the same as any other postcode in Dublin city.