Meet the Committee
IASAQ's elected 2022 - 2023 Board of Directors
President
Nicola Holly
Originally from Tralee, Co. Kerry, Nicola has lived in Australia since 2011. ​She has over ten years of experiences in the arts and culture sector, having worked in public, private and regional galleries in Queensland.
She has a keen interest in Gallery Management, Event Management, Marketing and Graphic Design.
Vice President
Johnny McDonnell
Originally from Castlerea, Co Roscommon, Johnny came to Australia in 1989.
He has experience in Government and Non-Government sector covering a diverse portfolio including Child Protection, Homelessness, Domestic Violence, Youth and Family Support, Youth Justice, Community Development and Disability Support.
Secretary
Michelle Koch
Home town of Adelaide, South Australia now Brisbane, Michelle’s connection to the Irish Community is through family, whom originate from Dublin.
Michelle has a desire for innovation and extensive experience in the application of human centered design to solving customer problems. ​
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Treasurer
Eoin Quinlivan
Originally from Limerick, Eoin has resided in Australia since 1994.
Eoin has a strong finance and commercial background with extensive experience working in the Private, Public and Not-For-Profit sectors.
He’s currently the Chief Financial Officer for a large Community Housing Provider based in Brisbane.
Under Treasurer
Tony Slevin
Originally from Dublin, and after stints in London, Melbourne and Sydney, he is now well settled in Brisbane with his wife and 3 children.
He has always been active in his local community and has been involved in several capacities with his children’s schools and local football clubs.
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Board Member
Brendan Kealy
Brendan Kealy has lived in Brisbane for over 30 years and has been involved with IASAQ since the inception.
Brendan successfully spearheaded Shamrock Civil from its foundation in 1994 until 2006 in the capacity of CEO.
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