Elaine Bradley has been CEO of Volunteering Ireland since April 2007. Before taking up this post Elaine worked as a consultant, specialising in the enhancement of capability and strategic development of organisations in the nonprofit sector through a range of interventions including organisational development and change management. Elaine has extensive experience in the community and voluntary sector in both a paid and voluntary capacity. Elaine holds a degree in training and education from NUI Galway and an MSc (Business) in Organisational Behaviour from Trinity College.

Jessica Ryan is originally from Charlotte, North Carolina. Since joining Volunteering Ireland, she has held responsibility for the development and implementation of Ireland's first national awards programme recognising the amazing contribution of volunteers in this country, the Ireland Involved Awards. She also has responsibility for overseeing the membership programme as well as PAVMI. Jessica also represents Volunteering Ireland at international conferences and helps coordinate European partnerships. Before coming to Volunteering Ireland, Jessica worked with Habitat for Humanity and in a variety of for-profit sector positions.

Naoise McNally joined the Volunteering Ireland team in 2009. As Project Manager, she oversees the organisation's web and communications plans and assists with planning of the Ireland Involved Awards.

In her current position at Volunteering Ireland, Brona oversees the day-to-day operations of the headoffice, including finances and systems administration. She joined the team as Administrator in the head office and is originally trained as a barrister.

A native Dubliner, Blanaid has a degree in English and French from University College Dublin, worked in the media for over twenty years, and then did contract work in administration work. In 2008, she began volunteering with MS Ireland. She has been with Volunteering Ireland since January and is really enjoying it. She also has two adult children, Kevin and Eimear, who are in their 20s.

Marzia joined the Volunteering Ireland Team in April 2009. Originally from Rome, Marzia has travelled extensively in Europe, the Americas and the Middle East and has developed a strong interest in human rights and social development. She is fluent in Italian, English, Spanish and French as well as having a good working knowledge of Danish and Polish. Prior to this post Marzia worked as a UN Volunteers Coordinator in Nicaragua. Marzia has wide-ranging experience in community and voluntary groups, corporate sector and international organisations. She holds degrees in Political Science and International Relations.