“I’m originally from Cork, and two people in particular sparked my love for science — my mom worked in the lab in the North Infirmary before she got married, and I had an incredible biology teacher in secondary school.
“In college, I studied health science followed by public health and health promotion, and joined the team in the National Immunisation Office (NIO) in June 2006 to put my skills into action.
“I started out as an information officer, advanced to communications manager, and now work as a project manager. My days involve keeping projects on track, checking in with colleagues, and collaborating with vaccinators and vaccine advocates. I’m part of a small, driven team passionate about delivering high-impact campaigns and programmes.
“Nineteen years is a long time to work in an organisation and lots…