Fionuala Cregan

Fionuala Cregan is an accomplished professional in communications, advocacy, and social justice, currently serving as the Interim Head of Communications at HiiL since June 2023, where leadership is focused on people-centred justice initiatives. Prior experience includes roles as Campaigns and Advocacy Specialist at HiiL, Coordinator for Land Rights Now, and Program Manager at CWS, where efforts were directed towards securing land rights for Indigenous Peoples and addressing indigenous rights in the South American Chaco region. Additional experience encompasses coordination of global advocacy initiatives with GCAP, anti-racism campaigns at NCCRI, and humanitarian roles with UNDP, Peace Brigades International, and Front Line Defenders. Fionuala holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Print Journalism, a Master's in Gender, Anthropology, and Development, and a BA in Latin American Studies and Spanish.