Graffiti is delighted to welcome newly appointed Board Members; Karen O’Sullivan & Sarah FitzGibbon.
About Karen
With a background in sales and marketing, Karen’s curiosity for Ireland’s non-profit sector sparked after more than a decade in the corporate world. Since then, she has held senior fundraising roles with both local and national charities, building strengths in unique donor acquisition strategies, enhancing donor journeys, and forging valuable partnerships. Now self-employed, Karen is working freelance, supporting charities across Ireland by strengthening their outreach and fundraising effectiveness through good communication strategies.
Karen holds a BA in Psychology and Sociology, a foundation that provides valuable insights into donor behaviour and engagement. Committed to community-driven change, she believes strongly in good governance and the power of communities to support those in need. She is particularly passionate about encouraging and mentoring young talent to join and stay in the sector.
Karen was drawn to Graffiti’s mission to empower young people:
“Joining Graffiti’s Board of Trustees was a fulfilling decision. I was drawn to their commitment to young people and their incredible, supportive and talented team on the ground. I truly believed in their vision for a better world. I remember needing outlets like this when I was a child. All young people should be given a way to express themselves creatively and they provide a safe space for youth to explore their voices and grow in confidence Their impact on youth and the arts is a powerful reminder of the need for creative expression in a challenging and sometimes scary world. I’m thrilled to bring my experience to an already strong board dedicated to a shared vision.”
About Sarah
Sarah FitzGibbon is an applied drama practitioner, participatory theatre maker and drama in education specialist for 30 years. She lectures on the BA ( Hons) in Drama (Performance) at T.U. Dublin Conservatoire and on the BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Education in the School of Social Science and Law in TU Grangegorman.
Her research focus is on the role of the facilitator in Integrated theatre practices for actors with Intellectual Disabilities.
Sarah has a long history with the youth theatre and theatre for young audience sectors in Ireland since the 1990’s. She has work as a creative and an advocate with a number of company’s including Graffiti Theatre Company, Dublin City Council’s Arts Office, Puca Puppets, Acting Up, and The Abbey Theatre. She has also served on the boards of DYT, The Base ( Familibase) and Tallaght Community Arts.
Sarah is delighted to be joining the Graffiti board.
