Marie Laffey is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in career development and project management. Currently serving as the Head of the Career Development Centre at the University of Galway since August 2016, Marie has designed career learning programs and a Career Management Module aligned with NUI Graduate Attributes. With over 15 years as a Career Guidance practitioner, Marie has worked with multinational companies in the ICT sector, showcasing exceptional resource management and talent development skills. Previous roles include Director of Project Management at Fidelity Investments, where Marie managed teams across four countries, and project manager for a graduate training program. Marie's educational background is robust, including a Postgraduate Certificate in AI for Professionals and a Master's in Adult Career Guidance, among other qualifications.