First Steps Women's Centre has 14 staff members made up as follows - The Chief Executive, Finance Manager, Finance Assistant, Training & Education Co-ordinators (3), Childcare Staff (5), Transport Co-ordinator, Administrator and Housekeeper.
Chief Executive
Michael McGoldrick
Michael has been at FSWC since 2007. Prior to this he worked in Community Development for 9 years after taking a secondment from NI Civil Service.
Finance Manager
Marion Murphy
Marion has been at FSWC since 2005. Originally from Donegal, Marion has worn many hats at FSWC – Volunteering, Admin & Receptionist, Progression Officer & Finance Manager. Marion has also delivered a couple of “Flavours of the World” cooking classes at the Centre. Trying new recipes is her favourite pastime.
Finance Assistant
Theresa Boyle
Theresa became a volunteer in 2017, and has since gone on to join the staff as Finance Assistant and Pre-ESOL tutor. Beginning in September 2023, she will be undertaking a BSc in Community Development at Ulster University.
Childcare Leader
Helena Oudiden
Helena joined the team in 2007. She was appointed Childcare Leader in September 2008.
Assistant Childcare Leader
Jacqueline Donnelly
Jackie originally comes from Leitrim and joined the team in September 2012, assisting Helena in the smooth running of the Childcare.
Childcare Assistant
Giedre Blair
Giedre comes from Lithuania joining the Childcare team in August 2015.
Childcare Assistant
Francisca Mendes
Francisca comes from Portugal and joined the Childcare team in November 2022.
Childcare Assistant
Samia Mando
Samia, originally from Syria, joined the childcare team in April 2024. Samia loves working with children.
House Keeper
Sonata Slajiene
Sonata also hails from Lithuania. She joined the team in March 2007 and keeps the premises spotlessly clean!
REAP Project Coordinator
Olivia Turley
Olivia joined FSWC in Aug 2023 and is responsible for our new employability programme, Reap. This programme covers a range of courses, from accredited courses such as First Aid to confidence building and 1-1 support.
Administrative Assistant, REAP Project
Tara Gilkinson
Tara joined the team in August 2023 as part of the REAP project which is a programme designed to help women take their first steps into employment. Her role includes being a point of contact for women attending first steps womens centre, assisting in addressing barriers to participation and providing administrative support for the REAP project and personal development programmes at First Steps Womens Centre.
Transport Co-Ordinator
Franco Donnelly
Franco joined First Steps in May 2012 after Volunteering for 1 year. He co-ordinates a very busy transport schedule.
Training & Education Co-Ordinator
Carmel Creaney
Carmel joined the team in October 2016 and is responsible for the English courses. This involves coordinating courses, procuring tutors and supporting the tutors and course participants. Carmel is also responsible for the administration and organisation of all aspects of Centre examinations.
Training & Education Co-Ordinator
Amanda Boyd
Amanda joined FSWC in 2015 and looks after all things wellbeing! Amanda chooses the range of courses, coordinates the training, procures tutors and also supports the tutors and course participants. In addition Amanda also delivers the Tai Chi for Relaxation course.
