PACE is led by a dedicated team of experienced individuals who are all passionate about changing for the better. The Senior Management team is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operational management and development of the organisation, upholding the organisation’s mission, vision and values. This experienced team provide advice and support on all PACE activities including, governance, financial management, project management, HR, legal and policy.
Maggie started her career in the private sector working in customer services, sales and marketing before starting her own business as a Training Consultant. Maggie has been working for PACE for 10 years, firstly as Training and Social Enterprise Manager and was recently promoted to CEO. During her first role in PACE, Maggie was instrumental in setting up PACE Social Enterprise including The Mug Shot coffee businesses which was established to provide jobs for people with criminal records who otherwise would find it difficult to secure employment in the labour market. Maggie’s work has been recognised nationally and internationally through awards such as European Network of Social Integration Enterprises (ENSIE) – Work Integrated Social Enterprise (WISE) Manager of the Year Award, 2020; and, Humanitarian of the year Award – Innovation for Change – (nominee and runner-up) Irish Red Cross, 2019. Maggie has a Masters in Social Science (Rights & Social Policy) and is currently working towards MPHIL researching labour market activation options for young people in the criminal justice system.
Clare joined PACE in 2016 as an Administrative Manager, bringing with her over 13 years of invaluable experience from the educational sector. A dedicated lifelong learner, she has continuously expanded her expertise to provide comprehensive oversight of the organisation’s marketing, technology, finance, and facilities management.While Clare often operates behind the scenes, her contributions are cornerstone to the organisation’s daily success. From managing complex budgets and payroll to streamlining intricate administrative systems, her meticulous approach ensures operational excellence. A highly respected team player, Clare is known for her ability to liaise across all levels of the organisation, working collaboratively to support the continuous development of PACE and the effective delivery of its core services.
Hilary is PACE’s Prevention Manger leading her team to prevent further harm in the community with the preventative work that they do. Hilary has over 20 years’ experience in the field of both Social Care and Psychotherapy within Homeless services. Her vast experience in dealing with people with complex and challenging needs is a vital asset to PACE and its clients. Hilary is known for her strong interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport. She fosters a positive and productive work environment at all times and her management skills are utilised in taking tasks from concept to reality.
PACE welcomed Sarah as its new Accommodation Services Manager in March 2024. Sarah has worked in the social care sector across the board in the areas of such as Homelessness, Addiction and Aftercare. During this time Sarah has worked with many young people and adults who have been in care and have come through the Irish prison system. Sarah has vast experience having worked across community-based projects, specialising in residential care, mental health support for adults and aftercare. She has a keen interest in working with adults who have experienced childhood trauma and adversity. Main areas of interest for Sarah are mental health, addiction, dual diagnosis and housing amongst vulnerable adults. Sarah is passionate about the work she does and delivering outcomes to each individual.
Pearse was appointed Training and Social Enterprise Manager with PACE in 2024 having served as Sales and Marketing Executive since joining the organisation in 2022. His first employment in the social enterprise sector was in 2015 through his work with Speedpak Group. He holds an M.Sc. in Multimedia Systems from Trinity College Dublin and an MBA from the Open University. With training in both business management and design, his career background has a strong creative focus. He has worked primarily as an independent consultant, providing design project management, website development, online content creation and product design services across a range of industries and sectors. He has extensive experience in working with entrepreneurs and provides consulting and coaching to start-up business owners. He is also a trained horticulturist and an avid gardener.
Helen joined PACE’s senior management team in 2015 as Quality Standards & Policy Manager. She brings over 20 years of managerial experience in the social care sector, with an academic background in psychology and project management. At PACE, Helen leads the organisation’s quality, governance, and compliance functions. She develops organisation-wide policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and best practice and oversees audit and compliance reporting, stakeholder engagement and risk management frameworks. Helen brings extensive project management experience, leading PACE’s residential expansion and governance restructuring. She plays a key role in shaping organisational strategy, supporting the CEO and fostering a culture of quality, accountability and continuous improvement.
Mark officially stepped into the role of Finance Manager in May 2026. Mark brings an extraordinary wealth of expertise to the organisation, backed by over 35 years of dedicated experience in accounting across a wide spectrum of sectors. Throughout his distinguished career, he has held key financial roles with prominent organisations, including the Bar Council, Smurfit’s, Global Fresh Exotics, and Co-Operative Housing. This diverse background has equipped him with a deep understanding of financial governance, corporate accounting and operational finance.
