OUR TEAM

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Who We Are

DIFW is led day-to-day by a dedicated management team, with strategic direction and governance provided by a Board of Directors that includes many of the platform's founding members.

Together, they work to support independent designers, strengthen industry connections, and help shape a more sustainable future for fashion in Ireland.

MANAGEMENT TEAM

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AMANDA MARQUES
SOCIAL MEDIA EXECUTIVE

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KATELYN DAVIS
DIGITAL DESIGNER

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ASHLEY SHAK-PENN
MANAGING DIRECTOR

JASON ANDRES
BRAND & COMMS DIRECTOR

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GOODNESS MPHELO
FINANCE DIRECTOR

ISABELLA TIERNEY
COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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MIHAI MAR
CHAIR OF THE BOARD

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AISLING DUFFY
SECRETARY

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SARAH O’NEILL
FOUNDING MEMBER

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RION HANNORA
FOUNDING MEMBER

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MEGAN MCGUIGAN
FOUNDING MEMBER

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SARAH CARROLL KELLY
TREASURER