Meet the Team
Our International Recruitment team is based in Dublin and steers and supports UCD’s approach to international student recruitment across world regions.
Deirdre Healy
Associate Director, International Student Recruitment
Working closely with Una Watkins, Deirdre provides leadership to the Dublin-based International Student Recruitment and Admissions teams and UCD's network of Global Centres overseas.
Nationality
Irish
Location
Dublin
Lorraine Woods
Global Markets & Operations Manager
Lorraine's role in UCD Global focuses on student recruitment, admissions and partnership development.
Nationality
Irish
Location
Dublin
Jocelyn O’Shea
International Student Conversion Manager
As part of the Global Markets and Operations team, Jocelyn supports the recruitment of international students through the effective management of recruitment operations and functional systems
Nationality
Irish
Location
Dublin
Abigail Lalor
Senior Recruitment Manager (Europe)
Abigail has a wide range of responsibilities in relation to the university's engagement in Europe. She develops, delivers and monitors annual and/or biannual regional plans for Europe, incorporating targets for International student recruitment and marketing, partnerships and stakeholder relations and student and community engagement.
Nationality
Irish
Location
Dublin
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Dane Wallace
Senior Recruitment Manager - Latin America
Dane has a wide range of responsibilities in relation to the university's engagement in Latin America. He develops, delivers and monitors annual and/or biannual regional plans for Latin America, incorporating targets for International student recruitment and marketing, partnerships and stakeholder relations and student and community engagement
Nationality
British
Location
Dublin
Katie Kelly
Recruitment Manager (Global Markets & Operations)
Katie supports the recruitment of international students through the management of UCD’s engagement with lead generator and digital promotion partners, and through targeted activity in relation to international high school engagement.
Nationality
Irish
Location
Dublin
Sonya Rice
Recruitment Officer (Systems & Operations)
Sonya is responsible for managing and delivering the operation of UCD’s Recruitment & Admissions system, with particular emphasis on the CRM. This role examines systems performance and updates operational requests in order to improve efficiency.
Nationality
Irish
Location
Dublin
Sean Coffey
Recruitment Officer (Channel Management)
As part of the Global Markets and Operations team, Sean plays a key role in managing UCD’s network of education agents and representatives, ensuring strong relationships and effective recruitment strategies.
Nationality
Irish & American
Location
Dublin
Anna Majek
International Recruitment Coordinator
Anna assists prospective students from around the world in their journey to become part of the UCD community. She collaborates with these students and educational partners to ensure they understand the application process and to address any questions they have about transitioning to life at UCD. She is dedicated to helping and supporting students on their path to UCD and life in Ireland.
Nationality
Polish
Location
Dublin
Derville Stacey
International Recruitment Coordinator
Derville is committed to providing a positive experience for prospective students worldwide as they navigate their journey to becoming part of the UCD community. She ensures a clear understanding of the application process and addresses any concerns about transitioning to life at UCD. Derville is enthusiastic about supporting UCD's global connections and dedicated to helping students on their path to UCD and life in Ireland.
Nationality
Irish
Location
Dublin
Brandon McLean
International Recruitment and Admissions Assistant
Brandon is part of UCD Global and enjoys helping prospective students from all over the world become part of the UCD community. He works with future students and educational partners overseas to understand the application process and answer any questions related to transitioning to life on campus. Brandon is passionate about making sure everyone has a great experience and is excited to support UCD's global connections. He’s here to help and support the journey to UCD and living in Ireland!
Nationality
Canadian & Irish
Location
Dublin