Our Team

Sibéal Devilly

Experienced policy and advocacy professional. Having worked in social justice policy and advocacy and with experience in the Irish political system, Sibéal is a passionate advocate for equity and equality in Ireland and abroad with experience in public affairs. She holds a Bachelors of Science in Geography and Politics and International Relations from University College Dublin and a Masters of Science in Public Policy from Dublin City University.

Erin Daly

Dedicated education and innovation leader serving on the board of Chronic Pain Ireland. With a career spanning research, innovation program development, artificial intelligence (AI) and strategic development, Erin has worked in the public healthcare system for more than 15 years. Known for championing evidence-based practices and fostering collaborative partnerships, Erin brings her â€‹personal experience and professional experience in educational, research and innovation to Chronic Pain Ireland.

Timothy Duffy

Joined CPI as Treasurer in the summer of 2025. Holds a Bachelor of Commerce from UCD, as well as being a member of Chartered Accountants Ireland. Has a diverse range of experience in capital finance, financial reporting, and auditing in both the public and private sectors.”

Linda Waters

Senior leader with 20+ years’ experience in business development, strategic partnerships, and innovation across HR, education, and technology. She is Senior Consultant – Employer Solutions at CIPD Ireland, advising on people strategy, talent development, and the future of work. Formerly Head of Business Development at Learnovate, Trinity College Dublin, Linda led industry engagement and learning innovation. She is passionate about inclusion, resilience, and wellbeing at work, and brings a human-centred approach to strategy and growth.

Paul Dunphy

Membership and Engagement Officer. Paul comes from a background that includes all forms of communications including Social Media, website coordinator, media, marketing, branding and has worked with a varied number of clients and companies. He has also worked in and with various non-for profit organisations.

Paula Madej

PGCert in Creative Thinking, Innovation & Entrepreneurship and BSc in Digital Technology & Design. Since 2023 at CPI, key responsibilities include design, brand management, social media, and the management of all communication tools, while also supporting the Executive Director and working alongside the Marketing, Communications and Funding Committee.

Angela Ennis

Employed in higher education and public-sector administration for more than fifteen years, with experience in operations, governance and supporting research and community projects. She brings practical organisational skills to improving how people with chronic pain are supported. As a board member, she helps strengthen the group’s day-to-day work and its links with partners and stakeholders.

Michelle Wallace

Dip IOD, National Secretary & Treasurer. Michelle is currently Workplace Services Manager at CBRE for Google EMEA HQ in Dublin. Michelle holds a Masters in Employment law. With over 25 years experience across professional services, legal, Health and industry. Managing finance, operations, HR, Corporate Governance and Communications. An advocate for Chronic Pain and invisible illnesses, in addition to supporting charities and causes linked to children’s causes.

Extensive experience in business strategy & development with qualifications including Business Degree from WIT and MBA from TCD. 10+ years serving as a Board Member on the UK’s largest personal insolvency firm, Creditfix in Glasgow and currently manages his own management consultancy practice. EAs a niche, but growing area in healthcare, John’s ambition for Chronic Pain Ireland is to aid the charity’s ambitious expansion

Christina Donnelly

BA (Hons) Business Studies has extensive managerial expertise within the educational and third sector including finance, project, office & event management. Working with CPI since 2008 responsibilities include governance, operational, project and financial management, delivery of support services, helpline & events. Has contributed as PPI Representative on the National Clinical Effectiveness Committee and as a former Board member of Carmichael and the Risk & Governance Committee.

Niamh Walsh

Niamh brings over 20 years’ experience in marketing, communications, content and technology to Chronic Pain Ireland. She works as Content Marketing Manager in Learnovate, Trinity College Dublin’s research centre for learning and technology, and also practices as a psychotherapist, having completed a master’s dissertation on chronic pain. Her studies include philosophy and classics, computer science, continuing education, management and marketing, and executive coaching.

Julia O'Connor

Julia has fifteen years experience working in the not for profit sector in a variety of roles including marketing business development volunteer management and operations. She has worked for charities education and research organisations and a social enterprise.

John Kenny

M.Sc. Pharmaceutical Science, M.Sc. Chemistry, Dip. Corporate Governance. John has worked in the Pharmaceutical sector for 20+ years and has served on Boards in both the Pharma and Charity sectors. He is a paraplegic and has suffered bouts of chronic pain since sustaining a life-changing injury 35 years ago.

Louise Riordan

MA Gender, Globalisation & Rights (NUIG); Bachelor Commerce and French (UCC). Louise is the Academic Health Centre Project Manager for Ireland South Women & Infants Directorate. She has extensive experience in the not-for profit and public sector in Ireland with a special interest in education, social innovation, equality and health.

Paul Tuhill

Project manager working in the IT field for over 25 years, providing technical expertise and guidance to CPI. Paul is also a board member for another Dublin based charity. When not working or supporting charities he studies philosophy, business and politics.

Martina Phelan

CPI Chair. Lived experience of life with chronic pain over three decades. Currently, a student of UL studying BA with Sociology. 20+ years’ experience in payroll accountancy, payroll systems implementation and the policies that underpin them in a variety of industries ranging from pharmaceutical to aviation. Has a wealth of knowledge having engaged in both EU and National Public Patient Involvement (PPI) initiatives and research. Has contributed to many Steering Committees and Committees. Patient Representative with the Faculty of Pain Management and Co-Lead of SIP Ireland.

Martina Phelan

Paul Tuhill

Timothy Duffy

Linda Waters

Angela Ennis

Erin Daly

Sibéal Devilly

Christina Donnelly

Paul Dunphy

Paula Madej

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