Executive Team
As a not for profit organisation CIACLA relies on a skilled part time team of paid and voluntary staff. If you are interested in getting involved, joining our Team or Advisory Board please email info@ciacla.com

Matthew Nevin
Executive Director

Jennifer Minniti-Shippey
Director of Development

Jenn McGuirk
Director of Programming

Sinéad Finnerty-Pyne
Director of Community Engagement

Ciara Scanlan
Curator

Katriona Woods
Education & Wellbeing Coordinator
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.

Brendan Connell, Jr.
Chief Operating Officer at Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

Sinéad Finnerty-Pyne
Director of Marketing at studio one eleven

Kristin Matthews
Producer / Media Executive

Jenn McGuirk
Secretary & Director of Programming at CIACLA

Sheila McMullin
Writer / Poet

Jennifer Minniti-Shippey
Treasurer & Director of Development at CIACLA

Matthew Nevin
President & Executive Director at CIACLA

Rachel Rath
Actress / Writer
Advisory 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.

Hannah 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

Kevin Marron
Actor

Zegan Doyle
Writer, Director, and Film Programmer
