Marianne O Shea
Professor
Applied Social Studies
Maynooth University
Ireland
Biography
Marianne is currently coordinator of the Master in Community & Youth Work programme and lectures across DAPPSS programmes, from Certificate to CPD level focusing on equality, human rights and international development. Marianne holds a professional post-graduate qualification in community and youth work and has worked in practice, policy and research settings locally and internationally. Her current research and practice interests include, examining community work as a rights-based practice locally and globally, the role of women in development and the role of local institutions addressing inequality. She is a member of Maynooth University Equality Working Group and part of the DFAT Consultative Committee on Women Peace & Security which developed Ireland's most recent NAP. Marianne is an active member of number of organisations including Community Work Ireland, Liberia Solidarity Group and Offaly Traveller Movement.
Research Interest
Social Studies
