Meet The Team
Get to know the passionate team of professionals and artists driving our mission forward.
David Galloway
David recently retired from the role of Northern Ireland Director at the MS Society. Over the previous 25 years, he held senior positions at the
Beverley McGeown
Beverley McGeown is the Musical Director for Open Arts and MD of the Open Arts Community Choir, which she has led over the past 25
Nuala Boyle
Nuala is currently Head of Delivery at The King’s Trust, with over 12 years of experience as Head of Student Support at Belfast Metropolitan College.
Robin Taylor
Robin works for the Department of Economy, most recently in the Permanent Secretary’s office. Robin has always been involved in the Arts and is a
Dr Tim Wyatt OBE
Former: Consultant Microbiologist, Infection Control Doctor and Clinical Lead for Molecular Sciences at the Mater Hospital, now Belfast HSC Trust. Former: Expert member of several
Simon McGookin
Former performance analyst for Ulster Rugby and IT Support Engineer, Simon is now a Business Manager of Iberian wine tours. Simon is a key advisor
Nevin Oliver
Former: Director of Business & Corporate Services, Causeway H&SC Trust Current: Member, Dalriada Partnership Steering Project Current: Chairman, Board of Governors Kylemore School, Coleraine
David Cochrane
Former: Senior Manager, Medical HR, Belfast HSC Trust Former: Director of Human Resources, South and East Belfast HSC Trust Present: Retired
Jane Greene, Vice-Chair
Jane has held a number of senior nursing positions in Health and Social Care Trusts in Northern Ireland, including 15 years as a Nurse Consultant
Dr Gavin Adams, Chairperson
Dr Gavin Adams is an experienced Senior Manager, with 8 years’ experience as Director of Business Development for Extern group and more recently with Cochrane
Rachel Battersby – Governance & Business Support Manager
Joining Arts Care in October 2022, Rachel Battersby brings over a decade of business administration expertise, with experience spanning Queen’s University, construction management, and The
Karen Parkinson – Head of Finance and HR
Karen Parkinson joined Arts Care in November 2022, bringing a wealth of expertise in finance and accountancy across diverse sectors. Since joining, she has transformed
Julianne Skillen – Projects Officer
Julianne Skillen joined Arts Care in October 2023, bringing over 28 years of experience in participatory arts, community, and education. Originally trained as an art
Stephanie McKervill – Head of Operations & Artistic Direction
Stephanie McKervill joined Arts Care in 2018, bringing a wealth of experience and a lifelong passion for inclusive theatre. A trained actor, Stephanie has toured
Barry Macaulay – CEO/Artistic Director
Barry Macaulay BEM brings over 25 years of expertise in health, social care, and disability to Arts Care, joining from his role as NI Director
