Ciara Cronin

The DCU Alumni Office exists to support and develop the ever-growing alumni community in Ireland and around the world. The Council is comprised of graduate volunteers nominated to represent the association.
In this role, I specifically focus on supporting the Graduate - Student Mentorship Program.

A joint initiative between Dublin City University Alumni and Careers Service, the program pairs students with alumni mentors for the purposes of career and personal development. The program is designed to help students make contacts in the business community and provide them with an opportunity to enhance their professional skills outside of academic work by providing professional business experience, knowledge, expertise and career advice. Alumni respond to participants’ questions, help them… Show more

A joint initiative between Dublin City University Alumni and Careers Service, the program pairs students with alumni mentors for the purposes of career and personal development. The program is designed to help students make contacts in the business community and provide them with an opportunity to enhance their professional skills outside of academic work by providing professional business experience, knowledge, expertise and career advice. Alumni respond to participants’ questions, help them make contacts and give valuable feedback on job search skills.

The program won the 2018 ‘Coaching & Mentoring Category’ at the Irish Institute of Training & Development (IITD) National Training Awards.

I was honored to be awarded "Mentor of the Year" for the 2020/21 program. Show less

While the seeming lack of women in architecture has been well-documented, women are, and have been, making waves in all levels of the field. Madame Architect is an online magazine celebrating the extraordinary women that shape our world, a magazine designed to break the architect’s mold and show young women entering the industry the myriad choices they have in crafting a dynamic, meaningful, and interesting career.

Dog Walkers are responsible for providing exercise and care for Seattle Animal Shelter dogs, who are available for adoption or under the shelter care for safekeeping.

The Dog Behavior Team provides opportunities for dogs to engage in enrichment activities and learn new skills through positive reinforcement techniques. The goals are to reduce stress for dogs in the shelter environment, as well as build new skills to better equip the dogs for their onwards journeys into new homes… Show more

Dog Walkers are responsible for providing exercise and care for Seattle Animal Shelter dogs, who are available for adoption or under the shelter care for safekeeping.

The Dog Behavior Team provides opportunities for dogs to engage in enrichment activities and learn new skills through positive reinforcement techniques. The goals are to reduce stress for dogs in the shelter environment, as well as build new skills to better equip the dogs for their onwards journeys into new homes.

About Seattle Animal Shelter:
The Seattle Animal Shelter was founded in 1972 to ensure the health and welfare of both people and animals in the community. The shelter cares for the abandoned, abused and orphaned pets of Seattle. To fulfill these dual missions, they provide eight core services:
- Investigate animal cruelty, neglect and abuse
- Care for the city's lost and unwanted dogs, cats, and critters
- Reunite lost pets with their owners
- Adopt orphaned pets to suitable homes
- License all cats, dogs, potbellied pigs and miniature goats
- Educate residents about responsible pet ownership
- Administer a low-cost spay and neuter clinic
- Enforce animal-related ordinances
Seattle Animal Shelter is a Best Friends Network Partner. Show less

Best Friends Animal Society is a leading national animal welfare organization dedicated to ending the killing of dogs and cats in America’s shelters. To help "Save Them All", Best Friends works with shelters, rescue groups and members nationwide.

Member Appreciation Volunteers support the work of the Stewardship team and reach out to Best Friends members on behalf of the organization to share thanks and appreciation for their support.

Best Friends Animal Society is a leading national animal welfare organization dedicated to ending the killing of dogs and cats in America’s shelters. To help "Save Them All", Best Friends works with shelters, rescue groups and members nationwide.

SEO Volunteers write metadata and alt tags for all 2,500 Network partner pages to help them get more exposure in local internet searches across the country. This helps spread the message that Best Friends and their partners are committed to… Show more

Best Friends Animal Society is a leading national animal welfare organization dedicated to ending the killing of dogs and cats in America’s shelters. To help "Save Them All", Best Friends works with shelters, rescue groups and members nationwide.

SEO Volunteers write metadata and alt tags for all 2,500 Network partner pages to help them get more exposure in local internet searches across the country. This helps spread the message that Best Friends and their partners are committed to saving shelter animals and achieving no-kill by 2025. Show less

MentorHER Mentorship Program
1,000 Dreams Fund (1DF) is a national nonprofit that supports the dreams of talented young women in need with scholarships, mentorship and other resources. 1DF believes that big obstacles should never stand in the way of big dreams.

In partnership with nonprofit and for-profit organizations, including title sponsor Colgate-Palmolive Company, MentorHER pairs individual women in college and graduate school as well as recent graduates with professionals and… Show more

MentorHER Mentorship Program
1,000 Dreams Fund (1DF) is a national nonprofit that supports the dreams of talented young women in need with scholarships, mentorship and other resources. 1DF believes that big obstacles should never stand in the way of big dreams.

In partnership with nonprofit and for-profit organizations, including title sponsor Colgate-Palmolive Company, MentorHER pairs individual women in college and graduate school as well as recent graduates with professionals and executives for a one-hour, 1:1 mentorship session. 1DF also provides students with additional mentoring opportunities through year-round workshops and an on-demand library of content on the 1,000 Dreams Fund website. Show less

The American Marketing Association Mentorship program brings together new and mid-career marketers seeking mentorship, and seasoned marketing experts looking for a way to give back to their industry.

Mentees learn from more experienced marketing professionals on how to start or further develop their career journey, identify areas for improvement of business skills, and outline a road map to achieve future goals.

Dog Behavior and Socialization:
Volunteers provide exercise, mental stimulation, training and socialization to dogs available for adoption.

Off-Site Events:
Volunteers promote pets to potential adopters and work to match the right pet to the right person. Volunteers also provide care for the pets throughout the adoption event.

About Seattle Humane:
Seattle Humane promotes the human-animal bond by saving and serving pets in need, regardless of age, ability… Show more

Dog Behavior and Socialization:
Volunteers provide exercise, mental stimulation, training and socialization to dogs available for adoption.

Off-Site Events:
Volunteers promote pets to potential adopters and work to match the right pet to the right person. Volunteers also provide care for the pets throughout the adoption event.

About Seattle Humane:
Seattle Humane promotes the human-animal bond by saving and serving pets in need, regardless of age, ability, circumstance or geography. What sets Seattle Humane apart is that we are an open-door shelter with no time limits. That means we accept every animal in need of our help — regardless of age, breed, or physical condition. We provide them with the care they deserve for as long as it takes us to find them a loving home. When pets are brought to us requiring medical attention, our veterinary team performs life-saving medical procedures.
Seattle Humane is a Best Friends Network Partner. Show less