National Team
WCI employs over 50 members of staff throughout Ireland, with 7 staff members representing the national team. At a national level, the team participate in key national structures supporting women’s equality.
The national staff supports the work of the 17 Projects throughout Ireland in many ways, through the creation of policies, procedures, and processes in line with our charitable obligations. Each member of the national team is strategically placed to carry out the work as described in WCI's Strategic Plan (2022-2026). This is done through the promotion of the organisation, by developing financial and governance systems and policies, and by ensuring that the organisation fulfils all financial, employment and governance obligations and duties. The national team provide ongoing training in their areas of work to fellow staff, and sources funding for programme development to deliver WCI-targeted, needs-based community education programmes at a local level through each of the 17 projects.
In recent years, WCI has successfully sourced funding from the ESF EU Fund, the DSF Reconciliation Fund, through the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission, and has received programme funding from the Department of Children, Disability and Equlity to participate in key national structures supporting women’s equality.
Chief Executive Officer
Miriam Holt
As CEO of Women's Collective Ireland, Miriam works closely with the Board of Directors and leads the National Team, ensuring the delivery of WCI’s overall strategic plan.
Miriam's responsibilities include overseeing organisational resourcing and fostering the development, engagement, and growth of the organisation. Miriam is also the face of the organisation and is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with similar organisations and stakeholders.
As CEO, Miriam has worked with WCI since its inception and before its name change; her wealth of experience in the organisation is vital to its development and growth.
National Programme Coordinator
Vivienne Glanville
Vivienne Glanville is the National Programme Coordinator for Women's Collective Ireland (WCI), responsible for designing and delivering national programme development strategies. With over 20 years of experience, including working as a local Coordinator in Ronanstown, Vivienne provides information, advice, and support to the 17 projects, including training and professional development for staff.
Vivienne holds an MA in Women, Gender and Social Justice (UCD). Vivienne strongly believes that women's voices, particularly those of marginalised, socially excluded, minority and working-class women, must be included in all areas of decision making; to result in meaningful change and gender equality.
National Operations Officer
Laura Maloney
Laura works closely with the senior leadership team to provide national operational and financial management of WCI.
As the National Operations Officer, Laura is responsible for the smooth day-to-day operational running of WCI and manages the organisations audits and digital transformation.
Laura holds a Level 7 in UCD's Women, Gender, & Social Justice, which is run in partnership between UCD and WCI Ronanstown.
National Communications Officer
Hope Khoza
Hope promotes the work of Women's Collective Ireland in traditional media and via digital platforms, communicating the impact of our work both nationally and through the work of the 17 local community development projects within Ireland.
Hope joined the WCI team with years of experience working with feminist grassroots movements and solidarity organisations in the international not-for-profit sector. She is responsible for website development and management, handles all media inquiries, creates strategically focused content, and leads on WCI's general internal and external communications.
Hope is passionate about social justice which drives her everyday work.
National Development Officer
Eithne Dunne
Eithne supports the National Programme Coordinator and CEO in programme development and delivery to aide the long and short-term aims and objections, strategies and plans of the organisation.
As part of her role, Eithne supports the development of National programmes to advance women's health and well-being, leadership, and life-long learning. Eithne evaluates surveys to develop CPD strategies for staff. As well as this, Eithne also works with Development Workers to foster a collaborative working environment within WCI.
Eithne has been with WCI for over five years, having previously worked as Development Worker in WCI Tallaght, and has over a decade of experience in the community development sector. Eithne holds a BA in Leadership and Community Development.
National Finance Officer
Alena Kelly
Alena supports the National Finance & Operations Coordinator in managing financial operations, payroll, reporting, budgeting, compliance, audits, and programme funding, while ensuring accurate financial records, adherence to policies, and effective support for organisational sustainability and financial best practice.
Alena brings a warm, community-focused approach to her role, shaped by experience across hospitality, finance, and community support work. Having progressed through a range of community and finance roles, including working as a local project worker before joining the national team with Women’s Collective Ireland, she has developed strong organisational, financial, and people-centred skills.
Alena supports the work of WCI through her commitment to empowerment, inclusion, and practical support for women and communities. Her professional background reflects a strong understanding of the importance of relationship-building, collaboration, and creating supportive environments that promote positive change in women’s lives. Alena holds a BA (Hons) in Psychology and Criminology, along with a Postgraduate Diploma in Trauma Studies (UCC), and continues her professional development through ACCA studies.
If you are unsure who to connect in with, email us on our general information email, where a member of the team will respond or redirect your query.
WCI is committed to working towards a shared vision of
'An Ireland where women in all our diversity are flourishing’.