About
Irish Network Seattle
We are a professional and social network open to all Irish, Irish-Americans, and friends of Ireland living in Washington State. Founded in 2009, we encourage participation from all backgrounds. Anyone who appreciates Irish values, culture, or local business can attend events, be a member, and participate in the community.
Funding
As a not for profit organization with a volunteer board we reply on the support of our paid members, grant partners, and sponsors to produce our programs and experiences for the community. To support please check out our Membership page or Sponsor page.
Irish Network Seattle is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit EIN: 92-0473923
Mission
Our mission is to foster social and professional connections for the Irish and Seattle community, promote appreciation of Irish culture and heritage, recognize the efforts and sacrifices our forebears made to improve their lives by emigrating to the United States, and to foster the continuing values and ethics of those forebears by expanding education and involvement with the next generation by supporting community-building events, collaborations, and partnerships.
Irish Network USA
Irish Network USA (IN-USA) is the national umbrella organization integrating the Irish Networks that exist in various cities across the United States. It allows members of the networks to connect with their peers and develop relationships that will foster success in their social, economic, cultural, and sports ventures.
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is all volunteer and generously gives their time to meet every month, organize events, and give back to the community.
Stephen Doyle - President
Joe Lane - Vice President
Amy Gillespie - Treasurer
Kate O'Neil - Secretary
Caitlin Joyce - Business Chair
Quinn Bartlett - Member Chair
Kelly Mann - Strategy Chair
Jackie Wade - Marketing Chair
Previous Board Members
We stand on the shoulders of those who came before us. Thank you to all who gave their time, energy, and support to this community.
Noreen McCormack, RoseMarie FitzSimons, Mal Jones, Aly Gardner-Shelby, Caroline Cumming, Aoife Blake, Bríd Nolan, Caroline Lee, Emma Cullen, Amanda Privitt, Joe McDermott, Rory Coughlan, Judith Jacques, Rob Casey, Áine Richards, Padraic Jordan, Brendan Shriane, Patrick Nugent, Fionnuala O'Sullivan, Kathryn O’Hora, Kris Royer Collins, Martin Kelly, Matthew O’Toole, Rozarii Lynch.
If a name was omitted please email info@irishnetworkseattle.org to be added.