Ciara O'Sullivan

Ciara O'Sullivan is an accomplished communications professional with extensive experience in strategic communications and public engagement, currently serving as the Director of Communications and Engagement at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew since January 2016. O'Sullivan has successfully led initiatives to publicize research papers and reports while formulating a 10-year strategy focused on environmental issues. Previous roles include Head of Media Relations & Internal Communications at Voluntary Service Overseas, where integrated communications plans were created, and a Communications Consultant for the World Bank Group, emphasizing rural renewable energy. Additionally, O'Sullivan has held key positions with prominent organizations such as the Global Call to Action against Poverty, the United Nations Millennium Campaign, and the BBC, contributing to high-profile media strategies and advocacy efforts. O'Sullivan holds a Postgraduate degree in Strategic Communications from Georgetown University, a Master's in Languages and Social Sciences from Universidad de Valladolid, and a Bachelor's in European Studies from the University of Limerick.