Meet the Team
Our North America regional team is based in the UCD North America Global Centre in New York, with additional staff in Boston, Chicago and San Diego.
Shannon Farrelly
Regional Lead - North America
If you are from, or have an interest in North America, please contact Shannon with any queries or ideas you may have on building new or stronger engagements.
Nationality
American
Location
North America Global Centre, New York
Jim Pierson
Senior Admissions Officer - North America
Jim oversees all admissions processes for North 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
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
Carly Harward
North America Representative - Northeast Region
Carly is based in our NYC office and is a support for anyone in the Northeast region of the US and Eastern Canada. Having previously lived in Dublin, Carly is happy to chat with students, families, and counselors about applying to UCD, life in Dublin, and finding your best fit at UCD.
Nationality
American
Location
North America Global Centre, New York
Kendall Hook
North America Representative, Mid-Atlantic & Southeast Region
Kendall is the admissions representative for the east coast of the US south of NYC. Prospective students, parents, and counselors should reach out to Kendall to learn more about UCD, the student experience and support available, and how to apply!
Nationality
American
Location
North America Global Centre, New York
Chelsea Weaver
North America Representative, Western Region
Chelsea is the admissions representative for anyone in the Western region of the US and Canada. Reach out with any questions about admissions, the UCD experience, and life in Dublin!
Nationality
American
Location
North America Global Centre, San Diego