Gráinne McAuley

Empathetic and driven individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, paired with solid background in organising community projects and activities. Demonstrates strong leadership and problem-solving abilities, fostering positive relationships with youth and community members. Committed to creating supportive and engaging environment, aiming to make meaningful impact as a psychologist.

• Baking
• Arts and Crafts
• Camogie
• Irish Dancing
• Reading

Winner of the Rotary Youth Leadership Development competition which led to a trip to Stormont, the Dáil Eireann, the European Parliament and the European Court of Human Rights where I had the opportunity to speak with members of Parliament, share ideas for government to act on and debate in the European Parliament about the EU's Net Zero Ambition Policy.

Top achiever at both GCSE and A-level, receiving awards for being overall subject top achiever in GCSE drama, A-level drama practical and written examinations and A-level health and social care.

Leader of the Period Dignity project in school, organising meetings and training younger students.

Deputy Head Girl in secondary school, developing leadership skills and public speaking skills.

Formal Committee member- organising an event for over 100 students.

Head of Yearbook Committee, enhancing my creativity, time-management and communication skills.

School council member, actively acting on school matters and listening to student concerns.

Community art class volunteer for several years, fostering positive community relations and helping to develop children's creativity.