MSISTERS: Recent Episodes
Clare Clancy
Aisling graduated from MSISS in 2017. Currently working for LinkedIn in San Francisco, Aisling describes her role as a product manager and her current project which helps candidates pivot careers
Ciara Boland graduated from MSISS in 1994 and works as a business analyst with a large insurance company in Sydney, Australia. Ciara describes moving to Sydney with her life in 2 suitcases, the value of diversity in achieving the best project outcomes and TCD Alumni events in Sydney
Claire Malone graduated from MSISS in 2002. Currently the Global Head of Credit in Google along with being a mum of two boys. Claire describes her path to Google, embracing change and learning from Vulnerability Expert Brene Browne.
Elena Donea graduated from MSISS in 2018.
Originally from Moldova, Elena describes coming to Ireland aged nine with very little English. The commuting life as an MSISS Student and her career in Cybersecurity including Ethical Hacking and becoming a Offensive Security Certified Professional
Lesley Ann graduated from MSISS in 2007.
Lesley Anns describes her career as a portfolio career. She began as a Management Consultant before moving into Mergers and Acquisitions. In 2018 Lesley Ann took a very brave decision to take a break and look at her career holistically.
In doing so, she was able to refocus and decided to start her own business in Strategy Consultancy & Leadership Coaching. She also uses her MSISS skills to give back - in a transformative initiative for Irelands Mental Health services. www.kyriefarm.ie
Melanie graduated from MSISS in 1993.
Melanie has had a long and varied career in Finance in New York City, beginning in the IT side before moving into Investor Relations. Melanie now lives and works in Florida but spent lockdown back on home soil in Co. Carlow.
One of the key learnings from this interview is the value of good communication in business and the ability to embrace change.
Cathy graduated from MSISS in 1991.
She recounts the early years of MSISS, the sense of community in the Stats Dept and her Musical & Dramatic Society days in TCD.
Cathy went on to become Co-Founder and CEO of Analytics Company Presidion before it was successfully sold in 2018. Cathy describes how the company grew, entering new markets until its successful sale.
Along with being CEO, Cathy is also mum to 4 children. She describes how she often felt guilty before finding a very simple solution to manage her time. Cathy also describes her number one nugget which is self care - ensuring your own well being to the benefit of yourself and others.
Clare Clancy graduated from MSISS in 1992 and is the creator of the MSISSters Podcast.
In this episode, Clare outlines the idea behind the podcast. She gives a brief outline of her memories of MSISS, her career to date and what she has learnt along the way.