Evelyn Hoy – Chair

Evelyn is an experienced Chief Executive Officer of an Arm’s Length Body and a former civil servant of 30+ years.

She leads the team supporting the Commissioner for Older People, overseeing corporate objectives, communications, engagement and organisational resources.

Evelyn established the Commissioner for Older People’s organisation in 2012 and has worked with both former and current Commissioners.

Cormac Maguire – Vice Chair

Cormac began his career in London before returning to Belfast in 2011 to establish the Belfast branch of FCB Studios. He now works at Queen’s University Belfast as Estates Manager – Major Projects.

He has led major cultural and educational projects including the Ulster University Belfast campus development and has been involved in initiatives such as Open House Belfast.

Michael Campbell – Treasurer

Michael is a member of Chartered Accountants Ireland with over 15 years’ experience in financial reporting across the public, private and charitable sectors.

He currently serves as Chair of the Board of Governors at Oakwood Integrated Primary School and has a strong interest in arts and community engagement.

Sarah McCullough

Sarah is a Creative Director working between Belfast and London.

Formerly Director of Creative at Selfridges, she led major cultural campaigns including Agender, The Beauty Project and Project Earth, and now consults through Ourselves Creative Studio.

Kate Beggs

Kate is Director for Northern Ireland at The National Lottery Community Fund.

Previously Deputy Director at the Northern Ireland Office, she has held a range of roles in the Diplomatic Service both in the UK and internationally.

Rachel Hooper

Rachel is Creative Director of Walk on Air Films, producing award-winning film and television.

Her work has received BAFTA, RTS and Grierson awards, including the acclaimed series Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland.

Jackie Lenaghan

Jackie is a Marketing Operations leader at Kainos with over 16 years’ experience across marketing, project management and transformation programmes.

She is passionate about the arts and previously co-founded a speech and drama school for young people in South Belfast.

Babita Sharma

Babita is an award-winning author, journalist and broadcaster and former BBC World News anchor.

She is the author of The Corner Shop and presenter of documentaries including Dangerous Borders: The Story of India & Pakistan.

Holly Milne

Holly holds a PhD in marketing and business strategy and currently works in shopper marketing at Dale Farm.

She has a strong interest in the arts and previously co-founded an artisan food business while completing her doctoral research.