Committee

ISHA Executive Committee Member- Joanne Agnew- TCD

ISHA Executive Committee Member- Karen Blennerhasset UCD

ISHA Executive Committee Member-  Nurse Maria Keyes- MU

ISHA Executive Committee Member- Dr Susan O'Shea

ISHA Executive Committee Member- Marita Kilroe- UCD

Dr Finn McLoughlin graduated from Trinity College Dublin in 2014 and subsequently worked in Australia before completing the RCSI GP training programme in 2022. Since 2023, he has been working at the UCD Student Health Service.
Alongside his clinical work, he has undertaken additional qualifications in dermatology, lifestyle medicine, and musculoskeletal medicine.

Dr. Serena O Connell was elected to the ISHA Executive Committee at the 2020 AGM. She held the position of ISHA President from 2022- 2023.

Serena works as a GP in the Student Health Centre in University of Galway. Having graduated in Medicine from University of Galway in 2006 and following her internship year, Serena worked in Emergency Medicine in Ireland and Australia for a number of years where she gained significant experience across a wide number of specialities.

Serena entered the Ballinasloe GP Training scheme in 2010, graduating as a GP (MICGP) in 2014.

With a continued passion for emergency medicine Serena volunteers as a medic at various motorbike rallies around Ireland. Equipped with emergency medical supplies she rides alongside the other motorcyclists and is usually the first on scene if there is an incident.

Serena's areas of special interest in medicine include women's health (DRCOG London 2011), dermatology, oncology and she has a particular interest in mental health.

Serena, who really enjoys working at the Student Health Unit at University of Galway, says "there is never a dull moment and I consider it a privilege to be involved in the care of our emerging generations"!

Niamh has been working as a medical secretary for the past 14 years. She joined the Student health unit at University of Galway in 2019. She is currently vice-treasurer with ISHA.

Amy is a dedicated Senior Executive Assistant at the Student Health Service in Maynooth University. With extensive experience in student services and a deep commitment to student wellbeing, Amy plays a key role in fostering a supportive environment that empowers students throughout their journey at Maynooth, and beyond.

.Adrienne is a dedicated Administrative Officer at UCD Student Health Service with over 30 years experience in diverse sectors such as Health, Education, Biotechnology, Financial Services and the Consular missions.  Graduated from University College Dublin in 2019 with a Bachelor of Business Degree.  Administrator for UCD’s Student Wellbeing and Mental Health Committee committed to enhancing the student wellbeing experience in UCD

Dr. Mary O Brien joined the ISHA Executive Committee in 2022. She graduated in medicine in UCD in 2000, and worked in emergency medicine in Australia for 2 years after her internship. After this, she spent 18 months working with MSF in South Sudan, returning to complete her GP training in Ireland and the UK.

Like most Cork people, Mary eventually returned back home, and has been working as a GP in Cork since 2007. Mary has been working in Student Health in UCC for 15 years. She has a special interest in women's health and contraception.