As co-founder of the Allyship Academy with Mark, Patricia has over 20 years of

experience in executive coaching, leadership development, and supporting personal growth. She is the trusted partner for high-potential individuals and teams across various sectors and disciplines. She is also recognised as an engaging motivational speaker with a special interest in Women in Leadership. 

Patricia's passion is to support women in leadership and champion Allyship through an intersectional lens.

Patricia lectures on Women in Leadership, Diversity, Equity, Belonging & Inclusion as

well as related business topics, at UCD. Patricia's style is holistic, cognitive, and facilitative, enabling profound moments of awareness, learning and transformation.

Mark leverages a global career, including 20 years in international financial services and – since 2014 – a life dedicated to Diversity, Inclusion, Allyship & Coaching. Co-founding The Allyship Academy, Mark’s focus is on increasing awareness on what allyship is, why allyship matters and how allyship makes a difference in small, meaningful, everyday ways – whether in the workplace or across society as a whole.

As a lifelong learner, Mark enjoys interacting with people and the institutions they represent and remains hungry for knowledge having first qualified as a chartered accountant, then as an Executive Coach, with focus areas in employment law, employee relations and financial advice along the way.

He devotes considerable time and energy to multiple pro-bono activities in his local business and educational community.

Marion brings a wealth of experience in international human resources and reward, with a strong commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion across all aspects of life.

Her dedication to allyship and her unique insights help cultivate a culture of understanding, ensuring every voice is heard.