Meet the Team
Our Americas regional team is based in the UCD North America Global Centre in New York, with additional staff in Chicago and Los Angeles, and is led and supported by our Dublin-based team.
Shannon Farrelly
Regional Lead - North and South America
If you are from, or have an interest in North or South America, please contact Shannon with any queries or ideas you may have on building new or stronger engagements in the region.
Nationality
American
Location
North America Global Centre, New York
Jim Pierson
Senior Admissions Officer - North and South America
Jim oversees all admissions processes for North and South America so please feel free to contact him with any questions related to entry requirements, test scores, and application queries. He is based in Chicago, but happy to chat to students and families from any region.
Nationality
American
Location
North America Global Centre, Chicago
Patrick Smith
North America Representative, College of Business
Patrick is happy to connect with any student interested in UCD and especially those interested in UCD's Quinn School of Business, or the Smurfit Graduate School of Business. As an alum of UCD, he can also help you in your transition to campus life.
Nationality
American
Location
North America Global Centre, Boston
Sarah Blank
Recruitment Officer - Western Region
Sarah is the admissions representative for the Western Region of North America. Please contact her for any queries or help regarding admission to UCD, financial aid, student life, and UCD events near you. She is based in Los Angeles, California.
Nationality
American
Location
North America Global Centre, Los Angeles
Bridget Troy
North America Representative, Central Region
Bridie is based in Chicago and is here to help students, families, and counselors from across central North America. Reach out with any questions about life in Ireland, admissions, and how UCD can help you reach your goals.
Nationality
American
Location
North America Global Centre, Chicago
Niall Lane
International Recruitment Assistant
As a member of the Americas team, Niall works in both admissions and student recruitment for incoming full degree students from North and Latin America. He has a wealth of information regarding both entry requirements and student life at UCD.
Nationality
Irish
Location
Dublin