Meet The Team
If you want to bring hope and possibilities to sick children, get in touch today. Whether you’re looking for a serious challenge, a fun event for your school, a partnership or engagement initiative for your workplace, or simply want to play a round of golf or make a vital donation, we want to hear from you.
Children's Health Foundation Crumlin provides vital funding for CHI Crumlin (previously known as Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Crumlin) and The National Children's Research Centre to enable little patients to have the best possible outcomes - get in touch today... Lo-call 1890 507 508
Denise Fitzgerald - Chief Executive
Denise Fitzgerald was appointed Chief Executive of Children’s Health Foundation (CHF) in February 2019. Established at the beginning of this year, CHF exists to support Ireland’s sickest children in CHI at Crumlin and Temple Street on every step of their treatment journey as well as investing in treatments and cures through National Children’s Research Centre. CHF is now the largest fundraising charity in Ireland supporting sick children. Prior to her appointment, Denise held the position of Chief Executive in Temple Street Foundation since 2005. She has also held senior roles in financial services, focusing on risk, lending of both core and specialist products, business development and relationship management. She currently serves as Director with Board Match Ireland, Charities Institute Ireland and is also on the Council of the Dublin Chamber of Commerce. Denise holds an MBA from the UCD Smurfit Business School, ACCA Diploma in Accounting and Finance as well as a BA in Business & Finance from the University of Ulster.
dfitzgerald@cmrf.org
Dee McMahon - Finance Director
Dee and the finance team are responsible for day to day accounting and financial management of the Foundation ensuring all your generous donations are processed and reported to the highest standards as well as working with the fundraising team to set and monitor the budgets throughout the year. Dee is also the Company Secretary responsible for all aspects of governance with the Board of Directors including attending all board meetings, finance committee and governance committee meetings and responsible for compliance with various regulatory authorities.
dmcmahon@cmrf.org
Celine Nic Oireachtaigh - Head of Communications
Celine leads the communications and marketing department for Children's Health Foundation. She worked as Communications Manager with Temple Street Foundation before taking up her current role in November 2019. She is responsible for developing the new communications strategy and development for Children’s Health Foundation. Celine has spent the majority of her career working in communications and PR in the charity and not-for-profit sectors. She has also worked as a print and broadcast journalist. For all media inquiries contact +353 86 029 4183 and cnicoireachtaigh@childrenshealth.ie
cnicoireachtaigh@childrenshealth.ie