As a not for profit organisation CIACLA relies on a skilled team of paid and voluntary staff. If you are interested in getting involved, joining our Team or Advisory Board please email [email protected]
Board of Directors
CIACLA's Board of Directors provides strategic oversight and guidance, ensuring the organization remains true to its mission of promoting contemporary Irish arts and culture in Los Angeles. They are responsible for steering CIACLA towards a sustainable future through sound governance and financial management.

Matthew Nevin
President & Executive Director at CIACLA.Matthew is a Producer, Writer, Artist, Curator & Director. He is Co Founder of MART Gallery & Studios and CIACLA.

Jennifer Minniti-Shippey
Treasurer & Director of Development at CIACLA.Jennifer Minniti- Shippey is the Director of Development for CIACLA, Editor at Calypso Editions.

Jenn McGuirk
Secretary & Director of Programming at CIACLA.Jenn McGuirk is an Irish actor, filmmaker, voice artist and singer.

Sinéad Finnerty-Pyne
Director of Community Engagement at CIACLASinéad Finnerty-Pyne is a first generation Irish-American curator and event producer.

Sheila McMullin
Writer / Poet
Rachel Rath
Actress
Marcus Fox
Producer
Alan Smyth
ActorAdvisorY Board
CIACLA collaborates with a collection of high-profile creative professionals, including actors, creatives, producers, managers, writers, artists and musicians to support our activities, fundraising, management and help guide and produce future programming. Our Advisors provide knowledge of contemporary Irish culture, raise awareness of the center, provide professional advice, attend events, and assist in promoting a modern representation of contemporary Irish arts.

Hannnah Crowley
Musician / Actress
Chiamaka Enyi-Amadi
Writer / Poet
Dr. Katherine Nolan
Performance Curator
Johnny O’Callaghan
Actor
Kirsten Sheridan
Writer / Director
Olivia Tracey
Actress / Model
Colleen Keough
Artist
Morey Epstein
Fundraiser
Deirdre Nevin
Development / Fundraising