Who we are

Our committee is comprised of professionals, politicians, and advocates from both the U.S. and Ireland. We are dedicated to helping Irish citizens ease the transition of moving between our two countries, ensuring they have the resources and support needed for a smooth relocation.

Zeina Alazzeh
Policy and Networks Officer - Crosscare Irish Diaspora Project 

Emily Ashinhurst, Co-chair
Executive Director, Irish Diaspora Center, Pennsylvania

Brooke Bailey
Executive Director - Coalition of Irish Immigration Centres

Noreen Bowden
Cofounder & Policy Officer, VotingRights.ie

Siobhan Dennehy
Executive Director, Emerald Isle Immigration Center, New York

Paul Dowling
Executive Director, Irish Community Services, Illinois

Johnny Guirke, T.D.
Teachta Dála, Meath West

Sheila Gleeson

Celine Kennelly
Executive Director, Irish Immigration Pastoral Center, California

Catherine Kenny
Casework, Information and Policy Officer - Irish Council for Prisoners Overseas

Larry McCarthy
Former President, GAA

Karen McHugh, Co-chair
CEO, Safe Home Ireland

Cyril Regan 

Ciaran Staunton, Co-chair
Recipient, Presidential Distinguished Service Award for the Irish Abroad, 2022