Governance
Board
John Curran
Chairperson
Areas of Expertise: Board Leadership, Governance, Business Development and Planning
Appointed: 01/10/2019 – Chairperson since 01/09/2021
On graduating with a Commerce degree from UCD John set up and ran for 20 years a successful audio-visual business in Dublin.
For most of the last 20 years or so, John has been an elected Public Representative. He was first elected to South Dublin County Council in 1999 and to Dáil Eireann in 2002.
John served on a number of Oireachtas committees including Public Accounts, Education and Chaired the Social Protection Committee and the Committee on Housing and Homelessness.
John also served as Minister of State with responsibility for the National Drugs Strategy and Community Affairs and he also served as Government Chief Whip.
Maura O’Shea
Company Secretary
Areas of Expertise: Learning and Education; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Appointed: 19/07/2022 – Company Secretary since 10/12/2024
Maura has twenty-seven years teaching experience, much of it in St. Mary’s Junior National School in Rowlagh, Clondalkin where she is now Principal and previously held the post of Deputy Principal.
She has in-depth knowledge of the curricular content, classroom management strategies and planning practices required for a primary school. Maura was instrumental in opening their Autism Classes and Nurture Room which provides a holistic approach to accessing the curriculum for children with additional needs such as ADHD, Anxiety and Social Emotional Behavioural Difficulties (SEBD).
In addition to extensive experience as a teacher, she holds a Diploma in School Leadership and a Diploma in Special Education Needs.
She is an advocate of excellence in education, inclusion, and lifelong learning. She strives to ensure that this is reflected within her interactions within school and in her wider work practices.
Anne Conroy
Areas of Expertise: Strategic Development and Implementation; Change Management, Non-Profit Management
Appointed: 18/06/2019
Anne Conroy has worked in children and youth services and family support for over 35 years.
A graduate of UCD and TCD, Anne is a former CEO of Le Chéile Mentoring and has been a Director with various NGOs over the years.
Anne joined Archways as a Director in 2019 because she was really impressed with how innovative the organisation was in combining research, service design and training and dissemination of best practice.
Simone Harney
Areas of Expertise: Human Resources, Wellbeing in the Workplace, Governance
Appointed: 10/12/2024
Simone joined the Board of Archways in December 2024 and sits on our Governance & HR Committee.
Simone currently holds the position of Head of Human Resources for the Central Bank of Ireland, with a strong focus on Mental Health and Wellbeing in the workplace.
Prior to this she held various senior HR roles in the healthcare,medical device and technology assessment sectors.
Simone’s qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in commerce from University College Galway, a master’s in human resource management from University of Limerick, a Diploma in Employment Law from the Law Society of Ireland, and a Diploma in Corporate Governance from the Corporate Governance Institute in Dublin.
Emma O’Donnell
Areas of Expertise: Strategic Development and Implementation, Change Management, Non-Profit Management
Appointed: 02/02/2021
Emma brings 20 years of corporate experience focused on strategy and operations. She joined the Archways Board in 2021 and also sits on the Audit, Finance & Risk Committee.
She began her career in finance and risk, then pivoted to strategy and operations, holding senior global roles across healthcare, capital and technology sectors.
Emma is passionate about people and was attracted by the opportunity to shape and develop Archways utilising her skillset to help further their mission to effect real and lasting change for children and families experiencing behavioural, social and emotional issues.
Emma is located in Dublin with her husband and three young children.
Derek Allen
Areas of Expertise: Project Management, Governance, Procurement
Appointed: 14/06/2022
Derek has extensive experience in project management, procurement, and delivery of large-scale capital projects in both the public and private sectors.
A Project Director with the National Development Finance Agency, he has
previously worked in the high-tech manufacturing sector in Ireland, the US, Canada, China and Switzerland, and the delivery of light rail in Dublin.
A chartered engineer, he holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from University College Dublin and post graduate qualifications in Sustainable Energy (Trinity College) and Project Finance (University of Middlesex).
Darren Walsh
Areas of Expertise: Accounting, Tax and Finance, Governance, Project Management
Appointed: 07/11/2023
Having trained in one of the Big 4 accounting firms, Darren has previously held senior tax and finance positions in telecommunications and FMCG industries. Currently, Darren works as the Global Vice President of Taxes in the finance
function of a US headquartered technology group.
Darren’s qualifications include an undergraduate degree in Commerce from University College Cork, a master’s degree in accounting from Dublin City University.
Darren is a qualified Chartered Accountant (FCA) and qualified Tax Consultant (CTA). Darren also has a diploma in Corporate Governance from the Corporate Governance Institute in Dublin.
Kamila Slavíková
Areas of Expertise: Online Safety, Programme Management, Product Management
Appointed: 07/11/2023
Kamila combines 10+ years of experience working for large online platforms, public sector and non-profits. She has dedicated the larger part of her career to making social media a safer and more inclusive space for its users.
After working at TikTok as programme manager for EMEA responsible for mitigating hateful behaviours and holding several other roles in Trust & Safety at TikTok and Meta prior, she is currently part of Coimisiún na Meán, on their Platform Supervision team.
She holds a MSc degree in International Politics and Diplomacy from University of Economics in Prague and an MA in Southeast Asian studies from University of Malaya in Kuala Lumpur.
She is a proud mom to two girls and lives with her husband in Dublin.
Nessan Vaughan
Areas of Expertise: Social Justice, Governance, Strategic Planning and Policy Development
Appointed: 10/09/2024
Nessan worked for over 30 years in the public service at the National Manpower Service, Department of Labour and FÁS.
In the latter part of his career, he held a senior national policy position with responsibility for policy relating to the dual-stranded National Employment Service.
Nessan left the public service to work exclusively in the Community and Voluntary Sector, as a Volunteer. He has chaired several organisations in the sector. He is Chair of Dublin Northwest Partnership, Lourdes Youth & Community Services and The Employment Project (TEN). He is National Vice President of the Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVP) where he is also Chair of SVP’s National Social Justice Committee and of the Vincentian Minimum Essential Standard of Living (MESL) Research Centre Committee.
He is a social justice and human rights advocate.
Ciara Ní Fhloinn
Areas of Expertise: Digital Services, Learning and Education, Strategic Planning and Implementation
Appointed: 10/12/2024
Ciara joined the Board of Archways in December 2024 and sits on our Strategic Planning & Services Committee.
Ciara currently holds the position of Flexible Learning Manager with SOLAS, the state agency that oversees the Further Education & Training sector in Ireland.
She brings over 15 years of experience in governance, public policy, and delivering digital services in both the private and public sector. Her focus is education and
training, and the transformative effects it can have on the lives of individuals, families, and their communities.
Debby Chinonye Kluczenko
Areas of Expertise: Diversity and Inclusion, Social Justice, Non-Profit Management
Appointed: 23/06/2026
Debby is a systemic psychotherapist, educator, and consultant with a strong background in safeguarding governance, organisational development, and service quality within child, family, and community settings. She has held senior responsibilities in HIQA regulated services, contributing to strategic oversight, policy implementation, and the development of culturally responsive practice across multidisciplinary teams.
Debby is currently a sessional student counsellor at Trinity College Dublin and a consultant with the Clanwilliam Institute. She also runs her own practice, DeeSpace Psychotherapy & Consultancy Services. Her work includes clinical sessions, group work, EDI training, organisational consulting, and supporting practitioner wellbeing.
Debby is committed to social justice, equity, inclusion, and ethical service delivery.
She holds an MSc in Systemic Family Psychotherapy, an MSc in Rights and Social Policy, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Non Profit Leadership and Management. Debby is also completing a Post Graduate Clinical Supervision Training Programme.
Aarya Bhutani
Areas of Expertise: Marketing, Strategic Communications, Behavioural Insights
Appointed: 15/09/2026
Aarya is the Marketing & Communications Manager at 2into3, where she leads marketing strategies and sector partnerships to strengthen the organisation’s presence and reach. Previously, Aarya worked as a Commercial and Fundraising Executive at GCN, where she led commercial activities and fundraising initiatives for the LGBTQ+ charity.
She brings over five years of experience in internal and external communications, delivering strategic communication plans and campaigns that align with an organisation’s voice and values. Her background in psychology brings a research-led, human-centred approach to her communications and stakeholder engagement.
Aarya holds an MSc in Communication & Media from University College Dublin, alongside a BA in Applied Psychology and an MA in Clinical Psychology.