Alumni
The UCD College of Social Science and Law alumni wall showcases the personal and professional achievements of our graduates.
We hope that this sample range of alumni leaders at various stages in their careers will inspire the next generation of UCD graduates.
Check out the UCD Alumni Awards to learn more about our graduates making a difference at all levels; across business, industry, society and culture in Ireland and right round the world.
Patrick Kennedy
BA Psychology
Current Employer: Pinterest
Patrick Kennedy is currently Head of Measurement at Pinterest for EMEA Growth markets in Dublin. He completed his undergraduate (BA) in Psychology in UCD between 2008-2011, having studied a wide range of topics including clinical psychology, social psychology, child development, organisation psychology, sports psychology, psychopharmaceuticals, research design, and statistics. He talks to us about how his career has progressed since graduation.
Hollie Simmonds
BA Economics and Sociology
Current Employer: Meta
"My Economics degree has certainly opened a lot of doors for me in terms of job prospects. It also allowed me to develop my studies further and achieve a MSc. in Marketing".
Darragh Moriarty
BA Geography and Politics & International Relations
Current Employer: Focus Ireland
We caught up with Darragh Moriarty, UCD BA Geography with Politics and International Relations as well as MA in International Relations and Affairs alumni. Darragh is currently Communications Officer for Focus Ireland.
Elfrieda Carroll
Bachelor in Social Science (Social Policy and Sociology)
Current Employer: Health Service Executive
Having developed a desire to help others from a young age, Elfrieda talks to us about her journey so far, including her current roles as Drug and Alcohol Task Force Co-ordinator at the Health Service Executive (HSE), and formerly of Sign Language Interpreting Service as well as CEO at Relationships Ireland.
Brian Fox
BA History, Politics & International Relations
Current Employer: J.P. Morgan
UCD History, Politics & International Relations alumnus Brian Fox is currently Vice President at the multinational investment bank, JP Morgan in Brussels. When deciding on what to do, post leaving cert, at Firhouse Community College, Brian was aware that he was among a minority from his year aiming to go on to third level. Brian shares his experience of entering UCD, with support from UCD Access and Lifelong Learning via the Higher Education Access Route (HEAR) and making the most of the opportunities he was presented with during his time here.
Rebecca O'Keeffe
BA Politics and History
Current Employer: Her.ie
"Even though politics was something I was always interested in, I didn’t want to do it on its own, I needed back-up and because I enjoyed history so much I felt it was a great fit to combine this with politics. I chose the BA in History and Political Science at University College Dublin".
Recently we caught up with UCD Politics and History alumna Rebecca O’Keeffe, who graduated in 2013, on her journey from politics and history to Beauty Editor at Her.ie.
Caolan Cullen
Bachelor of Social Science
Current Employer: Wayleadr/ Arrive Easier
Recently we caught up with Bachelor of Social Science (BSocSc) Alumnus, founder and owner of Arctic Stone, Caolan Cullen. Having set up shop in Blackrock, Dublin, business is busy for Caolan. We find out about his journey from UCD College of Social Sciences and Law to where he is today. Caolan is currently working as Account Executive at Wayleadr/ Arrive Easier.
Ciara Sheehan
BA Psychology
Current Employer: EY
"I have found my degree helpful in many different ways. It has helped me to have a much better understanding about other people as well as self -awareness. I learned a lot about communication, planning and being organised through different tasks and working groups. I also learned how to work with different people with different interests, skills and abilities".
Eoin Mulhall
BA Economics
Current Employer: Google
"Don’t panic if right now you don’t know what you want to do with the rest of your life. With any of the social sciences, you are learning about how people work, how society works, how the world works, and that is valuable in any career path. You will have loads of options, and loads of time, during university, and after you graduate, to make these choices, and to change your mind, multiple times probably. That's normal - don't sweat it".
Carly Salter
BA Psychology
Current Role: CFCBT Therapist in private practice
"Having graduated in 2013, I have since pursued a career in counselling. Following on from undergraduate study in Psychology, I pursued postgraduate training in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy, and furthermore have now hold a Masters in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). I am an Accredited Member of the Irish Council for Counselling and Psychotherapy (I.A.C.P.)".
Marcus Casey
BA Geography & History
Current Employer: EY
"What enhanced my interest in geography at university level was the choice that exists. You'd be forgiven to think geography is only about how the planet works, but this couldn't be further from the truth. I studied topics such as US Foreign Policy, Globalisation and Political Geography - subjects that I find incredibly interesting. If physical geography is your thing then great, but mine was human geography and that wide spectrum was what attracted me".
Sophie Murphy Byrne
BA Politics, International Relations, Classical Studies and Social Justice
Current Employer: Logically AI
"My interest in Politics and International Relations stems from my participation in Model United Nations conferences throughout my school years; I became fascinated with the work of international organisations such as the UN or WTO. It felt inspiring that there were higher authorities outside of Ireland who sought to make a long-term positive impact on the world as a whole".
UCD Alumni
Your relationship with UCD doesn’t end at graduation as UCD Alumni have the opportunity to remain involved with the UCD Community. The (opens in a new window)UCD Alumni Office hosts class reunions, guest lectures, the UCD Festival, the UCD Choral Scholars concert and many other events. Visit the (opens in a new window)UCD Alumni Office website for further information on to remain engaged with the university.