Magdalen Rogers: Chief Executive
Magdalen holds undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Psychology and has extensive experience in the not-for-profit and health sectors. She previously worked for Headway Ireland and for the Health Research Board before joining the NAI. She has been a leading advocate for improved services, policy reform, and greater public awareness of neurological conditions.
Since taking on the role of CEO, Magdalen has championed a collaborative approach, bringing together patient organisations, clinicians, researchers, and policymakers to strengthen Ireland’s response to neurological care. She has played a key role in advancing the implementation of national strategies, promoting equitable access to services, and highlighting the social and economic impact of neurological conditions.
Under her leadership, the NAI has expanded its research, policy influence, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring that the voices of people living with neurological conditions and their families are central to health planning and decision-making in Ireland.
Contact Magdalen at mrogers@nai.ie
Sinéad Bradley: Communications Officer
In her role as Communications Officer (part time) , Sinéad works across all communications channels. She manages the organisation's social media communications. She writes, edits and distributes various types of content, including material for the NAI website, marketing material and other types of content that take the NAI message to the public. She has responsibility for co-ordinating National Brain Awareness Week each year, as well as event management, design and development of materials and publications. She maintains and updates the organisation's website at www.nai.ie
Contact Sinead at sbradley@nai.ie
Leah Haugh: Policy and Advocacy Intern
As Policy and Advocacy Intern (part time), Leah supports the development and delivery of the NAI’s advocacy plan, working with member organisations and public representatives alike. She supports the delivery of advocacy campaigns to policy makers, government departments and other stakeholders and represents the NAI at key events.
Contact Leah at advocacy@nai.ie