Meet the Team & Board of Management
Aaron Mason
Administrator
Aaron supports administration and day-to-day coordination, assisting with programme and operational tasks.
Sonam Sherpa
Volunteer
Sonam's years of volunteer service are marked by his commitment to keeping our shop and storeroom clean, tidy and well organized. He is known for his friendly demeanor, always greeting others with a welcoming smile & wave.
Mariusz Baska
Volunteer
Mariusz believes in supporting our cause is the key for helping others. Mariusz is Polish and has brought a lot of valuable insights from his store management background.
Andrew Morrison
Volunteer
Andrew's dedication as a store support worker for seven years, serves as a shining example of how individuals can make a difference in creating a safer world and reducing landfill waste. His commitment inspires change.
Mary Waters
Arts & Crafts Coordinator
Mary coordinates inclusive arts and crafts activities within Gateway to Education. Her work supports creative expression, engagement, and wellbeing through accessible, community-based projects.
Amanda Roche
Manager
At Gateway to Education – Limerick, Amanda provides strategic and operational oversight across all retail platforms, ensuring streamlined day-to-day operations, effective stock management, strong online presence, and high-quality customer service across Depop, Vinted and eBay. She drives commercial performance, monitors key metrics, and implements growth initiatives to strengthen sustainability and social impact. In addition, Amanda leads the I Can Work programme, delivering inclusive training and structured work practice opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Through tailored mentoring and hands-on skills development, she fosters confidence, employability, and meaningful workplace participation within a supportive enterprise environment.
Nachappa P N
Volunteer
Nachappa believes that education is the key to breaking the cycle of poverty and helps create opportunities for all. Through his selfless efforts, his work serves as a shining example of how we can all make a difference in the world
Annie Brown
Retail
Annie supports retail operation Annie supports retail operations, customer service, and merchandising within the charity shop. She helps maintain a welcoming, well-organised environment that also functions as a training space for programme participants.
Deepthy Ashok M
Volunteer
Deepthy shares her values & beliefs in the transformative power of education. She is passionate about supporting education. She contributes to creating a better future through education
Dylan Moloney
Volunteer
Dylan is a dedicated volunteer with 4years plus experience with Gateway to Education - Limerick. He specializes in school looks and helping families with their orders.
Laura Keane
Digital Media Specialist Volunteer
Laura is an experienced Marketing Specialist with a demonstrated history of working in the design industry. Skilled in Photography, Facebook & Instagram, and WordPress. Laura has been a volunteer with Gateway to Education for 10 years.
Shane Ranson
Online Sales
Shane manages online sales platforms, supporting income generation and stock systems.
Marie Ryan
Volunteer
Marie understands that her work is vital to help the project run. Through her dedication and selfless efforts, she supports her co-workers as well as trains new volunteers/ workers.
Rose Bourke
Retail Support
Paul Crowley
Volunteer
Paul is a very dependable volunteer focusing his time in our charity shop. He has a lot of experience when it comes to school book editions and customer service. He is very interested in books and collects them in his free time.
The Board of Management
Paul Goodwin
Board of Management
Paul Goodwin is a member of the Board of Management at Gateway to Education. He supports the organisation through governance oversight and strategic input, contributing to the development of inclusive, community-based programmes and sustainable operations.
Pat Hoey
Board of Management
Pat Hoey is a member of the Board of Management at Gateway to Education. He supports governance and strategic oversight, contributing to the continued development of inclusive, community-based programmes.
Suzanne Roche
CEO
Suzanne, the founder, believes in equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background, disability, education, culture or gender. She has a passion for vintage. Her efforts have been instrumental in the projects success, bringing it to it's 10th year of operation.
Jennifer O'Carrol
Board of Management
Jennifer is COO of the HansaWorld Group, an international ERP development company. She graduated with both a law and business degree majoring in accounting and finance. Following her work in the legal field, she became a Chartered accountant and has qualifications in international tax and financial advisory services. She serves as a director on a number of boards in an advisory capacity and does voluntary work for various charities.