The Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Team
The EDI Unit sits within DCU Human Resources.
Lorna Greene, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Adviser
Lorna Greene, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Adviser
Lorna has a background in social activism and campaigning and brings her extensive experience of working with grassroots groups to the DCU EDI Unit. With a professional background in health policy, Lorna is passionate about evidence based approaches and reflecting best practice, as well as person centred outcomes and ensuring that policy reflects lived experience.
In working on EDI related initiatives, policies and training at DCU, Lorna is always keen to hear directly from DCU staff about their experiences, thoughts and ideas related to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Joanne Mulligan, Athena Swan Officer
Joanne Mulligan, Athena Swan Officer
With a professional background in international development and global citizenship education, Joanne joins our EDI Unit after six years working in the not-for-profit space in Ireland and internationally. Joanne is particularly interested in the areas of gender equality and intersectionality, and finding innovative ways of securing equal opportunities for all genders in the workplace.
While working across all aspects of our EDI work, a key part of Joanne's role will be to coordinate DCU's Athena Swan journey to the Silver Award by 2024, while also provide support to individual Faculties and Schools in attaining Athena Swan Awards.
Rachel Power, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Manager
Rachel Power, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Manager
Rachel’s background spans both non-profit and private sectors, including roles across Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA), human rights, rule of law, social impact, and strategic partnerships.
Rachel manages the strategic and operational elements of the University’s EDI vision and commitments.
If you have any questions relating to equality, diversity and inclusion at DCU, contact the team by emailing edi@dcu.ie.