MYMIND - Key Persons


Aline Resende

Job Titles:
  • UI Designer
Aline Resende Campos has a Hons Bachelor's Degree in Design from the Federal University of

Andrew Raleigh

Job Titles:
  • Customer Service and Operations Manager

Brian Marrinan

Job Titles:
  • Chairman, Joined in February 2022
Passionate about innovation, Brian created one of the world's first fintech incubators in Boston, USA, 20 years ago. He went on to establish the first startup accelerator in Ireland 13 years ago, which has since been recognized as one of the top three accelerators in Europe. Brian holds an MBA from UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School and a BSc in Business Information Systems.

Callum Mcguire

Job Titles:
  • Operations Specialist
Callum joined the MyMind team as an Operations Specialist in 2022.

Captain Cathal Ryan

Job Titles:
  • Captain
  • Scholarship - 2010

Cork Bus Station

Cork Bus Station is located at Parnell Place in the eastern part of the city centre. The bus station is served by all Bus Eireann, local and intercity services. When travelling by bus, take the 205 number (marked "C.I.T. / Rossa Avenue") from the Cork Bus Station or nearby Kent Train Station. Alternatively bus number 208 (marked "Bishopstown / Cork University Hospital") or bus number 208A (Curraheen) may also be taken. The Starting point for the 208 and 208A is outside Debenhams on St Patrick Street (200m distance from the bus station).

David Boucher

Job Titles:
  • Operations Specialist
David joined the MyMind team as an Operations Specialist in May 2023. Having employed a human-centred approach to research and application during his undergraduate studies in Product Design, David joins the team after gaining five years of customer service experience in the retail sector. David is committed to MyMind's aims and company beliefs of providing affordable and accessible mental health care across Ireland.

Ellen O'Shea

Job Titles:
  • Operations Specialist
Ellen joined the MyMind Operations team in mid-2023. She holds a BA degree in French and Geography, spent time as an Au Pair in Switzerland, and is working towards a diploma in UX Design. She has focused her academic studies and work experience around human-centred approaches and client-facing roles. Ellen is passionate about helping people and is committed to MyMind's objectives and values of offering accessible and affordable mental health care in Ireland.

Farah Pirbazari

Job Titles:
  • Operations Specialist

Joan Connolly

Job Titles:
  • Head of Strategy and Business Development
Joan joined MyMind in August 2022 in the newly established role of Head of Strategy and Business Development. With over 20 years experience working with both start-ups and established organisations to develop new services, products and markets, Joan most recently worked with Social Entrepreneurs Ireland, supporting high-potential social entrepreneurs to scale their impact. Joan is committed to helping MyMind achieve its vision so that everyone in Ireland has easy and timely access to affordable mental health services.

Krystian Fikert - CEO

Job Titles:
  • CEO

Lorna Jennings

Lorna leads Hanover's Dublin team. She provides strategic communications and political advocacy for domestic and international clients across health, technology, financial services and other sectors.

Sara Lavecchia

Job Titles:
  • Clinical Manager
Sara holds a Master's Degree in Clinical and Community Psychology and a Diploma in Neuropsychology and Clinical Neuroscience. Since moving to Ireland, Sara has worked in a number of services; including JIFACA - counselling for children and adolescents in Dublin, Five Rivers Ireland, and as a Research Assistant at Trinity College, Neuroscience Department. Sara has been part of MyMind's network of mental health professionals since 2016, before taking on the role of Clinical Manager in July 2023.

Sharon Keating

Job Titles:
  • Financial Controller
Sharon joined the MyMind team as Financial Controller in March 2023. A qualified Chartered Accountant, specialising in Audit, Compliance and Financial Systems in the NGO sector, Sharon brings with her over ten years' experience in the Irish not-for-profit sector, having most recently worked for Concern Worldwide. Sharon is committed to ensuring that MyMind financial management is best in field to ensure a seamless experience for all stakeholders.

Simona Jakstaite

Job Titles:
  • Operations Specialist
Simona joined the MyMind team in June 2023, as an Operations Specialist based in Dublin. She holds a BSC(Hons) in Music Pedagogy from Music University of Applied Sciences in Lithuania and has spent much of her professional career in telemarketing and customer services. Simona is passionate about helping people and is committed to MyMind's objectives and values of offering accessible and affordable mental health care across Ireland.

Tom Hanratty

Job Titles:
  • Communications Manager
Tom joined the MyMind team in February 2022, as Communications Manager. Areas of expertise: Marketing, Communications, Media Relations Having completed a BA in Human Resource Management at NCI, Tom received an MA in Journalism from NUIG. Tom has spent most of his career in Marketing and Communications roles, most recently in in the higher education sector. He is committed to MyMind's mission to provide accessible and affordable mental health services across Ireland.