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DSAI Team
Miriam Ryan Coordinator
A graduate of BA in Politics & Public Administration, and holds a Professional Diploma in Project Management from University of Limerick. Miriam has also spent some time on her Ph.D. in the area of Public Administration, namely relating to the experiences of stigmatised groups when engaging with state institutions, and has tutored on a wide range of undergraduate PA modules at UL. Her academic areas of interest are namely the interactions between the concepts, practices and processes of governance and social inclusion/exclusion, the role of PA in promoting social justice and equity, and community development and participation. During much of her degree programme, Miriam worked as an assistant project coordinator on an Irish Aid funded research project under the Programme for Strategic Cooperation. She has been an active member within her community having set up a Residents Assoc., and was instrumental in coordinating and resolving front boundary issues for 98 properties having liaised with public representatives, local government, state agencies, and preparing all the required legal paperwork.
A graduate of BA in Politics & Public Administration, and holds a Professional Diploma in Project Management from University of Limerick. Miriam has also spent some time on her Ph.D. in the area of Public Administration, namely relating to the experiences of stigmatised groups when engaging with state institutions, and has tutored on a wide range of undergraduate PA modules at UL. Her academic areas of interest are namely the interactions between the concepts, practices and processes of governance and social inclusion/exclusion, the role of PA in promoting social justice and equity, and community development and participation. During much of her degree programme, Miriam worked as an assistant project coordinator on an Irish Aid funded research project under the Programme for Strategic Cooperation. She has been an active member within her community having set up a Residents Assoc., and was instrumental in coordinating and resolving front boundary issues for 98 properties having liaised with public representatives, local government, state agencies, and preparing all the required legal paperwork.
Sebongile Kolobe Communications Officer
An award-winning journalist and communications professional with over seven years of experience. With a strong knowledge in Communication strategies, multimedia storytelling and digital content creation, she has led impactful storytelling initiatives with Lesotho Television, the African Union’s International Center for Girls and Women's Eduction in Africa (AU/CIEFFA) Alumni Steering Committee and the University of Galway. Her expertise is driving transformative campaigns such as the #AfricaEducatesHerCampaign. A passionate advocate of development and empowerment with MA in Global Media and Communications from the University of Galway.
An award-winning journalist and communications professional with over seven years of experience. With a strong knowledge in Communication strategies, multimedia storytelling and digital content creation, she has led impactful storytelling initiatives with Lesotho Television, the African Union’s International Center for Girls and Women's Eduction in Africa (AU/CIEFFA) Alumni Steering Committee and the University of Galway. Her expertise is driving transformative campaigns such as the #AfricaEducatesHerCampaign. A passionate advocate of development and empowerment with MA in Global Media and Communications from the University of Galway.