Testimonials
“Ruairí is a visionary, a motivator, a connector, and a doer. He thinks outside the box, understands emerging trends, and finds ambitious solutions to society's many challenges.”
Rev Tim Costello, Chief Advocate for Alliance for Gambling Reform, former Chief Executive of World Vision Australia, Chair of the Community Council of Australia
“Ruairí has the capacity to "make things happen", particularly but not only in the health and wellbeing of the young.” Hon. Geoff Gallop AC, Emeritus Professor University of Sydney, Former Premier of Western Australia
“It is not an exaggeration to say Ruairí’s work revolutionised the way mental health & wellbeing for young people was approached in Ireland.”
Deirdre Garvey, Secretary-General of the Irish Red Cross, former CEO of The Wheel
“… his work is also undertaken with a spirit of compassion, humility, self-knowledge and individual learning.”
Dr Sarah Ingle, Secretary General, Association of Consulting Engineers of Ireland, former Chair of Irish Fulbright Commission Board
“Ruairí touches lives and hearts like few others, and I know that the individuals he encounters are left yearning for more authentic learning experiences and a thirst to make change in their communities.”
Lee Keylock, Director of Global Programs, Narrative 4
“Some people stand out in their leadership, innovation and dedication to a better world, a better universe. Ruairí is one of them. Ruairí is an original thinker and excellent communicator who brings people together to stimulate conversation and thinking.”
Noeline Blackwell, Chief Executive of Dublin Rape Crisis Centre, former CEO of FLAC – Free Legal Aid Advice Centres
“I’ve seen Ruairí work as both a behind-the-scenes builder and network and serve as a public spokesperson and public speaker; he is a truly gifted human being, with warmth, humor, empathy and solidarity.”
Chuck Collins, Director of the Program on Inequality and the Common Good at the US Institute for Policy Studies
“Ruairí is a leader who inspires everyone around him to be better at what they do. He is a remarkable communicator and a skilled collaborator who finds ways to connect people to achieve remarkable outcomes.” Kathryn O’Shea, Director, Australia & New Zealand at IDA Ireland
“Ruairí’s work has benefited thousands if not millions of young people in Ireland and globally.”
Dame Sue Bagshaw, Chairperson Youth Hub Trust, Senior Lecturer Christchurch School of Medicine, University of Otago
“Ruairí is a visionary and innovative civil society leader in Ireland and globally. He supports and challenges people to take ideas further and to act for social change.” Frank Geary, Director, IDEA, the Irish Development Education Association
“Ruairí has a unique ability to bring people together around important issues and to turn people’s desire for change into real action on the ground.”
Darren Ryan, Former CEO of Social Entrepreneurs Ireland, Former MD of The Ireland Funds
“Ruairí is one of those (relatively) young Irish leaders who understand the importance of grassroots community and nourishing the values that give life to a nation.” Dr Alastair McIntosh, bestselling author, honorary Professor in the School of Social Sciences at the University of Glasgow, Fellow of the Centre for Human Ecology
“I have known Ruairí McKiernan for over 15 years and attest to his incredible contribution to society, his good character and his passion for helping to uplift all communities that he calls home.” Robert Mulhall, CEO, Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, USA
"Ruairi brings so much enthusiasm and positivity to his work its infectious. Ruairi has worked with us as a team and with our young people. His ability to engage and motivate us on challenging issues in our work was refreshing and all this through the lens of Social justice and fairness. We look forward to working with Ruairi in the future."
Cathal Grant, Senior Manager for Prevention, Partnership and Family Support Tusla, Child and Family Agency
“Ruairí is an unrivalled and respected social entrepreneur who has built a last legacy of impact in Ireland and internationally.”
Colleen Dube, Chief Executive Officer of NALA - National Adult Literacy Agency, former Executive Director of the Ireland – United States [Fulbright] Commission for Educational Exchange
“Ruairí is a passionate advocate for social justice. He is committed to and facilitates and enables civic action, particularly for those seldom heard, including young people." Mary Cunningham, CEO of the National Youth Council of Ireland
“Ruairí has always brought energy, creativity, and commitment to all he does. He is a driven person who encourages others to shine. I have always found it a pleasure to work with Ruairí.” Jillian van Turnhout, Former Senator and Former Chief Executive, Children’s Rights Alliance
"I have never met such a passionate, committed, determined and down-to-earth man like him. Ruairí remains true to his beliefs and will go over and beyond to make things happen.” - Caroline McGuigan, Founder of Suicide Or Survive (SOS)
"Ruairí is driven with a passion to make real difference in the world. All his energy, thinking and doing is focused on how he can do this and do it better."
Rachel Collier, co-founder Young Social Innovators
“Ruairí brings vision, creativity and passion to organisational challenges and opportunites. He is an excellent networker and has a very inclusive way of working.” Jane Forman, The Atlantic Philanthropies
“Ruairí is an inspiration. He has such passion and energy and he is clear and focused on achieving lasting social change. Ruairí is a leader of his generation and an educator of mine; in how to bring fresh energy and new ways of working.” Orla Barry, former CEO of Mental Health Ireland
“Ruairí is an important voice for social justice in Ireland and beyond, and a man with ideas, energy and determination. He believes passionately in the power of people when they come together and organise – and he is a great example of what that power can achieve.” Hans Zomer, CEO of Global Action Plan, former Director of Dóchas
“Ruairí is an excellent communicator and man of integrity and values.” James Lawlor, Director of Narrative 4
“Ruairí is a uniquely talented and gifted individual who makes a major impact on people he meets or works with. He is a visionary with a broad vision and approaches his work with a blend of seriousness, animation and determination.” Joe Murray, Director of of Afri – Action from Ireland
“Ruairí is a highly motivated "can do" individual who is very switched on to where society is at today. His insightful journalism always hits the mark and Ruairí is fearless in tackling injustice and identifying potential solutions." Patrick Cusack, Manager at Microsoft
“Ruairí has a skill which is in short supply in Ireland today, and that is a vision for Ireland coupled with a great capacity to communicate and inspire a group/audience. I can’t recommend Ruairí highly enough as a consultant and speaker.” James Doorley, Deputy CEO of the National Youth Council
“Ruairí is a visionary, a motivator, a connector, and a doer. He thinks outside the box, understands emerging trends, and finds ambitious solutions to society's many challenges.”
Rev Tim Costello, Chief Advocate for Alliance for Gambling Reform, former Chief Executive of World Vision Australia, Chair of the Community Council of Australia
“Ruairí has the capacity to "make things happen", particularly but not only in the health and wellbeing of the young.” Hon. Geoff Gallop AC, Emeritus Professor University of Sydney, Former Premier of Western Australia
“It is not an exaggeration to say Ruairí’s work revolutionised the way mental health & wellbeing for young people was approached in Ireland.”
Deirdre Garvey, Secretary-General of the Irish Red Cross, former CEO of The Wheel
“… his work is also undertaken with a spirit of compassion, humility, self-knowledge and individual learning.”
Dr Sarah Ingle, Secretary General, Association of Consulting Engineers of Ireland, former Chair of Irish Fulbright Commission Board
“Ruairí touches lives and hearts like few others, and I know that the individuals he encounters are left yearning for more authentic learning experiences and a thirst to make change in their communities.”
Lee Keylock, Director of Global Programs, Narrative 4
“Some people stand out in their leadership, innovation and dedication to a better world, a better universe. Ruairí is one of them. Ruairí is an original thinker and excellent communicator who brings people together to stimulate conversation and thinking.”
Noeline Blackwell, Chief Executive of Dublin Rape Crisis Centre, former CEO of FLAC – Free Legal Aid Advice Centres
“I’ve seen Ruairí work as both a behind-the-scenes builder and network and serve as a public spokesperson and public speaker; he is a truly gifted human being, with warmth, humor, empathy and solidarity.”
Chuck Collins, Director of the Program on Inequality and the Common Good at the US Institute for Policy Studies
“Ruairí is a leader who inspires everyone around him to be better at what they do. He is a remarkable communicator and a skilled collaborator who finds ways to connect people to achieve remarkable outcomes.” Kathryn O’Shea, Director, Australia & New Zealand at IDA Ireland
“Ruairí’s work has benefited thousands if not millions of young people in Ireland and globally.”
Dame Sue Bagshaw, Chairperson Youth Hub Trust, Senior Lecturer Christchurch School of Medicine, University of Otago
“Ruairí is a visionary and innovative civil society leader in Ireland and globally. He supports and challenges people to take ideas further and to act for social change.” Frank Geary, Director, IDEA, the Irish Development Education Association
“Ruairí has a unique ability to bring people together around important issues and to turn people’s desire for change into real action on the ground.”
Darren Ryan, Former CEO of Social Entrepreneurs Ireland, Former MD of The Ireland Funds
“Ruairí is one of those (relatively) young Irish leaders who understand the importance of grassroots community and nourishing the values that give life to a nation.” Dr Alastair McIntosh, bestselling author, honorary Professor in the School of Social Sciences at the University of Glasgow, Fellow of the Centre for Human Ecology
“I have known Ruairí McKiernan for over 15 years and attest to his incredible contribution to society, his good character and his passion for helping to uplift all communities that he calls home.” Robert Mulhall, CEO, Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, USA
"Ruairi brings so much enthusiasm and positivity to his work its infectious. Ruairi has worked with us as a team and with our young people. His ability to engage and motivate us on challenging issues in our work was refreshing and all this through the lens of Social justice and fairness. We look forward to working with Ruairi in the future."
Cathal Grant, Senior Manager for Prevention, Partnership and Family Support Tusla, Child and Family Agency
“Ruairí is an unrivalled and respected social entrepreneur who has built a last legacy of impact in Ireland and internationally.”
Colleen Dube, Chief Executive Officer of NALA - National Adult Literacy Agency, former Executive Director of the Ireland – United States [Fulbright] Commission for Educational Exchange
“Ruairí is a passionate advocate for social justice. He is committed to and facilitates and enables civic action, particularly for those seldom heard, including young people." Mary Cunningham, CEO of the National Youth Council of Ireland
“Ruairí has always brought energy, creativity, and commitment to all he does. He is a driven person who encourages others to shine. I have always found it a pleasure to work with Ruairí.” Jillian van Turnhout, Former Senator and Former Chief Executive, Children’s Rights Alliance
"I have never met such a passionate, committed, determined and down-to-earth man like him. Ruairí remains true to his beliefs and will go over and beyond to make things happen.” - Caroline McGuigan, Founder of Suicide Or Survive (SOS)
"Ruairí is driven with a passion to make real difference in the world. All his energy, thinking and doing is focused on how he can do this and do it better."
Rachel Collier, co-founder Young Social Innovators
“Ruairí brings vision, creativity and passion to organisational challenges and opportunites. He is an excellent networker and has a very inclusive way of working.” Jane Forman, The Atlantic Philanthropies
“Ruairí is an inspiration. He has such passion and energy and he is clear and focused on achieving lasting social change. Ruairí is a leader of his generation and an educator of mine; in how to bring fresh energy and new ways of working.” Orla Barry, former CEO of Mental Health Ireland
“Ruairí is an important voice for social justice in Ireland and beyond, and a man with ideas, energy and determination. He believes passionately in the power of people when they come together and organise – and he is a great example of what that power can achieve.” Hans Zomer, CEO of Global Action Plan, former Director of Dóchas
“Ruairí is an excellent communicator and man of integrity and values.” James Lawlor, Director of Narrative 4
“Ruairí is a uniquely talented and gifted individual who makes a major impact on people he meets or works with. He is a visionary with a broad vision and approaches his work with a blend of seriousness, animation and determination.” Joe Murray, Director of of Afri – Action from Ireland
“Ruairí is a highly motivated "can do" individual who is very switched on to where society is at today. His insightful journalism always hits the mark and Ruairí is fearless in tackling injustice and identifying potential solutions." Patrick Cusack, Manager at Microsoft
“Ruairí has a skill which is in short supply in Ireland today, and that is a vision for Ireland coupled with a great capacity to communicate and inspire a group/audience. I can’t recommend Ruairí highly enough as a consultant and speaker.” James Doorley, Deputy CEO of the National Youth Council