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Karyn Kennedy

Karyn Kennedy is a behaviour specialist and has worked in the disability and health sector for two decades. In the late 1990’s qualifying as an Organisational Psychologist at master’s level.(BA psychology, BA psychoanalysis, MSc Organisational psychology) Karyn entered her family’s Tour operating business working alongside her mother creating bespoke holidays traveling Europe, the middle East and Africa assessing hotels for their suitability to their clients. Karyn then spent 9 years working as a one to one teacher for children with intellectual disability and psychiatric needs, continually upskilling (professional qualifications in Trauma informed care, Safety Intervention, Equality Inclusion and Diversity and Auditing.)

Karyn progressed to project managing national regulation compliance for respite and residential settings for children and adults with intellectual disability alongside her clinical role as a behaviour specialist. Karyn’s unique experience of both the tourism and health sectors led her to the idea of providing a service that benefits both the tourism industry and individuals with additional needs.

CO-FOUNDER

MaryAnn Mesbur

MaryAnn has a strong academic and professional background in psychology (BA Psychology, Pdip Behaviour Analysis, Pdip Law, MSc Applied Psychology) and is the founder of award winning childrenswear brand for babies with skin  sensitivities, Bear’s Little Fish. Her accessible range is stocked in retailers across Ireland as well as abroad in America and Europe. She has developed expertise in strategic leadership.

Prior to this, MaryAnn worked for 10 years with children with disabilities. She worked as a Person in charge of a residential setting as well as project managing national regulation compliance for residential settings for individuals with intellectual disabilities. She also held a clinical role as a behaviour specialist and psychologist, developing support plans for older adults with mental health difficulties transitioning home after respite stays. MaryAnn’s research in this field is published in ‘The journal for Intellectual disabilities’. Her work involved adapting children’s environments to create more inclusivity and accessibility for them in society. This skill set of adapting a setting or environment to suit a need really lends itself to product development and UX design.

MaryAnn+Mesbur

CO-FOUNDER

Karyn Kennedy

Pam is a highly qualified and dedicated professional with a diverse background that encompasses both academic credentials and practical experience. Holding a Master’s in Family Support Studies from NUI Galway, alongside a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Social Studies and Marketing, she has developed a robust foundation in understanding and addressing the complexities of human needs.

Her professional qualifications further enhance her skill set, including Management Essentials, auditing, trauma-informed care, assisted decision-making representation, and professional supervision training. Pam’s commitment to advocating for the rights of marginalized individuals is evident through her active participation in various working groups, particularly those focused on supporting people facing complex needs or traumatic experiences.

Pam’s passion for interior design complements her professional expertise. She has sought education in this area to creatively integrate her design skills with her focus on inclusivity. This has enabled her to transform public and private environments into accessible spaces that cater to everyone’s needs, reflecting her belief in creating welcoming and supportive settings.

Throughout her career, Pam has accumulated extensive experience working in both public and private sectors, supporting children and adults alike. Her roles in senior management have involved overseeing service delivery, ensuring compliance with human rights legislation, auditing facilities for those with complex needs, and fostering accessible environments. Her work spans various services focused on individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities, as well as psychological challenges, positioning her as a knowledgeable and influential advocate in her field.