Team Phil Thompson, CEO Biography: Having worked for many years in the homeless sector, Phil Thompson cut his teeth in the Ceder House Facility in Dublin city centre. While there, he had a passionate desire to help those homeless individuals who were caught in addiction. In 2008, Phil Thompson co-founded the first Tiglin facility in Ashford, County Wicklow and became its Manager. Phil is now the CEO of the entire organisation. Quote: "Rehabilitation is not about the addiction, it is about the individual." Qualifications: Diploma in Addiction Counselling Intervention Skills Degree in Applied Addiction Studies & Community Development HDip in Applied Social Care Contact: [email protected] Gary O'Heaire, COO (Chief Operating Officer) Biography: Gary has been working within addiction services for the last 12 years. He is skilled in Research, Management, Harm Reduction, and the development of evidenced based practices and is the holder of an Accenture Award for Academic Excellence. Gary believes that there is no such thing as a hopeless case and understands the effectiveness of Faith Based Treatment. Quote: Matthew 19:26: "With God all things are possible" Qualifications: HDIP Social Care Degree Addiction Studies Contact: [email protected]ie Andy O'Connell, Nurse/ Admissions , [email protected] Alex Newcombe, Men's Center Manager Biography: Alex has played a leading role in addiction recovery services in both residential and community settings for over 25 years. During that time, he has had cutting edge training from distinguished researchers and practitioners in the field. Speaking of his work, he says, “What motivates me is a desire to see men healed and restored, discovering and using their gifts, enjoying family life and participating in their communities in positive and fulfilling ways.” To that end, Alex is committed to leading the team at the Men’s Centre in developing and expanding their holistic programme, mindful of the multi-faceted needs of the students and of the tried and tested psychological, social and spiritual approaches that best address those needs. Quote: Isaiah 9:7 "A bruised reed he will not break and a smouldering wick he will not snuff out. In faithfulness he will bring forth justice." Qualifications: Higher Cert Addiction Studies BA (Hons) in Addiction Counselling MA (1st Class Hons) in Chaplaincy & Pastoral Work Contact: [email protected] Jessica Wade, Tiglin "No Buck's Cafe" Drop-in Centre Manager Carol Caprani, Administration, [email protected] Adrienne Hatchell, Senior Administration Manager Biography: Adrienne has a decade of administrative experience and six years of close cooperation with the CEO of Tiglin. Adrienne started as the Office Administrator within the organisation and is currently in a senior Executive Administration position. Adrienne has organised many Tiglin events, such as visits of from a number of government ministers, celebrities & the Irish President, as well as organising fundraising events. Adrienne has solidified herself as the organisation's liaison by operating through her motto that good order is the foundation of all things. Qualifications: Third Level Diploma in Accounting Technician Diploma in Marketing Diploma in Book Keeping & Payroll Quote: "Rome wasn't built in a day" Contact: [email protected] Kevin Burke, Community Employment Supervisor (Ashford) Biography: Kevin has worked in the field of addiction for over 15 years. He has held various roles including Team Leader at the Tiglin Men’s Centre in Ashford since 2008. He has gained a considerable amount of experience in helping people in our care through their journey in rehab and reintegrating back into society. He enjoys one to one settings, as well as helping and supporting people to attain what is best for them on their personal journey. In his current role, he works in conjunction with a wider multidisciplinary team and other relevant agencies and acts as an advocate where appropriate. He facilitates each person's journey with educational, training and upskilling where necessary to help them become more employable. This includes elements of personal development that contribute to the wellbeing of each individual. Qualifications: Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy H-Dip in Arts in Applied Social Studies (Professional Social Care). Contact: [email protected] Paula Valentine, Community Employment Supervisor (Arklow) Biography: Paula Valentine has 20 years’ experience working in the addiction field. She started in the field working for VEC as a personal development Tutor designing and delivering FETAC accredited courses to Drug services within Dublin. She has worked through the whole continuum of care from low threshold, stabilisation, residential to managing the Drug Free Aftercare Programme. Her varied roles have included Educator, Facilitator, Outreach worker, keyworker, Psychotherapist, CE Supervisor & Manager. She is a qualified Reality Therapist. Paula believes that self awareness is key to personal development and growth. Quote: “Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes” - Carl Jung. Qualifications: BA (Hons) in Integrative Psychotherapy Level 7 in Drug and Alcohol studies Contact: [email protected] Karen Douglas, Assistant CE Supervisor (Arklow), [email protected] Jay Bobinac, Jigginstown Manor Centre Manager Biography: Jay has been working with vulnerable adults and homeless individuals for the past five years. Alongside his work he has obtained an honours degree and currently undertaking a Masters degree in Social care. For his work in Tiglin's No Buck's cafe Jay has been awarded the Irish Red Cross Young Humanitarian award of 2020. Currently, Jay is working in an Aftercare Residential program for young adults exiting the care system. He is also a great believer in education and employment opportunities being a key to restoring and advancing one's life. Quote: "Sciencia Potencia Est"- Knowledge is Power Qualifications: Professional Diploma in Leadership & Management QQI level 6 Business Administration HDip Professional Social Care MA Social Care (undertaking) Contact: [email protected] Stephen Flood, Assistant Community Employment Supervisor - The Light House, Dublin Biography: Stephen is a natural leader with an innate sense of what it takes to advance himself and our clients. Stephen has worked with people for many years past and is very familiar with systems and organisation. In addition, his education in Information Technology allows him to bring our service to a more efficient level. Stephen does a brilliant job managing the day to day running of our soup kitchen in the Light House on Pearse Street, as well as overseeing our Community Employment (CE) Program, where he focuses on upskilling our CE staff & volunteers. Quote: "There are decades when nothing happens, and there are weeks when decades happen." Qualifications: Information Technology Level 7 Digital Marketing Level 6 Microsoft Office Diploma Contact: [email protected]