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Our Team
CPI is run by a Governing Body, most of whom live with chronic pain. The Governing Body is responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of CPI. All are volunteers with a range of skills and expertise from financial, legal and business backgrounds.
Deirdre Ryan
Chairperson. Has lived with Chronic Pain for over 10 years, is a pre-accredited Psychotherapist & Counsellor & is establishing a private practice in 2019.
With a wealth of professional experience beginning in fine art & the insurance industry Deirdre brings transparent leadership and developmental insight to her role as Chairperson of Chronic Pain Ireland.
Martina Phelan
Treasurer & Acting Secretary
With over 15 years experience in Accounts and payroll in many varying industries, Martina has lived with chronic pain for over 30 years due to a birth defect and is no longer able to work.
Ursula Hakman
Governing Body Member. Background in Foreign Affairs, Leadership & actively involved with number of Irish patient advocacy groups. Trained on Stanford Chronic Disease self-management programme & is a complementary therapist. Diagnosed with Fibromyalgia,
Chonic Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic Pain Syndrome, Lyme Borreliosis & Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos-Syndrome her health journey gives her great insight into the patient experience.
Christina Donnelly
Staff National Co-Ordinator. BA (Hons) Business Studies has extensive managerial expertise within educational sector including finance, project, office & event management.
Working with CPI since 2008 responsiblities include GDPR, office management, support services, helpline & event management. Current Board Member Carmichael Centre for Voluntary Groups & Patient Representative National Clinical Effectiveness Committee.