The Children's Research Network (CRN) Advisory Committee supports the CRN Research Coordinator and TRiCC Directors to advance the overall aims and objectives of CRN, promote its sustainability and to inform the future strategic direction of the Network.

The current Children's Research Network Advisory Committee is made up of the following:

  • Tracey Monson Chair of the CRN Advisory Committee

    CEO, Daughters of Charity Child and Family Services

  • Jane Suzanne Carroll Member

    Ussher Assistant Professor in Children's Literature, School of English, Trinity College Dublin

  • Christina Duff (Outgoing) Chair of the Outdoor Play and Participation Group

    School Physical Activity Coordinator, Irish Health Foundation

  • David Kenefick Member

    Former project manager for the CRN

  • Eimear Lacey Chair of the CSA/CE Special Research Group

    Temple St.Children's University Hospital

  • Susan McDonnell Chair of the Child and Youth Participation Research Group

    Lecturer, IT Sligo

  • Grainne McKenna Member

    Assistant Professor, Early Childhood Education, DCU Institute of Education

  • Carol-Ann O'Síoráin (Acting) Chair of the Early Childhood Research Special Interest Group

    Academic Director Early Years, College of Progressive Education

  • Leonor Rodriguez Member

    Postdoctoral Researcher, NUI Galway

  • Suja Somanadhan Member

    Assistant Professor in Children’s Nursing, School of Nursing, Midwifery & Health Systems, UCD

  • Amy Stapleton PhD representative / Co-Chair of the Child and Youth Migration Special Interest Group

    PhD Researcher, Trinity Research in Childhood Centre, Trinity College Dublin