Our Board

Chair of the Board of Alpha Ireland

Dom lives in Meath with his wife Annie and six children Edmond, Aidan, Lucy, Teddy, Letty, and Rosie. He worked in book publishing and has been a presenter for Spirit Radio. He focuses his attention on leading the team in creating a long-term vision for church culture and community in Ireland. He loves Alpha and has been involved since his student days.

When not Alpha-ing, he likes to tinker with Land Rovers, fix classic Nintendos, and be a daddy.

Head of Operations

Tanya lives in Killiney with her family. She has been involved with Alpha for over 20 years in Ireland and the UK and has also worked alongside her husband in ministry in that time. She joined the Alpha team in 2017 and takes care of the team and behind the scenes operations without which the team would be lost.

Tanya loves cooking, reading, and a good walk on the beach.

Director of Strategy

John Quinn is the Director of Strategy for Alpha Ireland. Coming to the role from a background in parish-based Youth Ministry and evangelisation, John has a passion for equipping and serving churches to become models of mission in Ireland today.

John lives in Wicklow with his wife Katie and their two young daughters. In his spare time, John enjoys playing five-a-side and watching movies.

Bishop of the Diocese of Waterford & Lismore

‍Bishop Cullinan is a bishop grounded in humble origins — a primary teacher turned theologian turned diocesan shepherd. He embodies a blend of intellectual formation, pastoral sensitivity, and forward-looking evangelisation. For the diocese of Waterford & Lismore, he represents both continuity of faith tradition and a hopeful step toward renewal, outreach and community service in changing times.

Mission Team Manager

Originally from the United States, Julie has been living in Ireland for the past seven years, and now lives in Galway with her husband, Maitiú. Julie joined the Alpha Ireland Team in 2023. Prior to joining Alpha, she worked in various ministry roles over the last 20 years in both Ireland and the United States. Julie has a heart for accompanying people in their walk with Jesus, and her hope for Ireland is that everyone discovers the love, joy, and peace that Jesus offers through Alpha.

Outside of Alpha, Julie loves live music, a good book, Liverpool Football Club, the sea, and above all, her husband Matt, and pup, Sadie.

Church Engagement Manager

Emily is Married to David and they live near Brittas Bay in Wicklow with their four children . She came to faith on an Alpha course so it is a great privilege for her to be part of a team that is encouraging churches, schools and communities to run Alpha. She is part of the Mission team specifically focusing on Church Engagement.

When not working for Alpha, Emily is a busy mum who loves to be involved in all things equestrian, skiing, hiking, being outdoors and when possible lost in a good book!

Živa is a senior leader in the charity sector and has served on the Alpha Ireland Board since 2022. Alpha has profoundly shaped her faith journey, beginning with her first course in the UK. She now helps lead Alpha in her church, the Church of St. John the Baptist, Clontarf Parish, Church of Ireland, and serves as a Diocesan Lay Minister in the Dublin and Glendalough Dioceses.