A Chartered Engineer by profession, Sarah followed up her production engineering degree in TU Dublin with a Masters in industrial engineering from UCD and a PhD in strategic management from Dublin City University (DCU). Sarah began her current role as in January 2024. She leads and manages the CIRI Office within the CIF, which is the Government appointed CIRI Registration Body. As Registrar, Sarah is responsible for developing and maintaining the register and facilitating the work of the CIRI Admissions and Registration Board.
Previously Sarah was Secretary General of the Association of Consulting Engineers of Ireland (ACEI) for 8 years where she was accountable for all the ACEI’s activities and services to members. Sarah also undertook external liaison roles and representation nationally and internationally on behalf of ACEI, including being elected as a member of the Board of Directors of EFCA (European Federation of Engineering Consultancy Associations). As Chair of the Construction Industry Council (CIC) for two years, Sarah expanded her engagement with other professions and associations in the built environment sector, as well as with related government departments and agencies.