Team
People behind the work
An eight-person team coordinating worship access, governance, education, family support, and public engagement across Kilkenny.
Leadership
Team
Kilkenny Islamic Centre is led by practitioners and community organisers with experience in pastoral care, safeguarding, education, operations, and civic partnership building.
Staff and leadership
Meet the team
Each profile reflects a distinct area of responsibility supporting service delivery, governance, and community trust.
Ailish Moore
Executive Director
Ailish leads strategy, governance, and external partnerships, ensuring the centre’s growth is matched by clear accountability and responsive community services.
Yusuf Rahman
Operations and Facilities Manager
Yusuf oversees building readiness, event logistics, and health and safety systems so daily worship, teaching, and public programmes run without disruption.
Maryam El-Sayed
Education Lead
Maryam shapes the youth learning pathway, supports volunteer teachers, and keeps curriculum quality aligned with safeguarding and family expectations.
Idris Khan
Community Programmes Coordinator
Idris coordinates weekly activities, referral pathways, and volunteer rotas, translating community needs into practical programme delivery.
Niamh O'Connell
Family Support Officer
Niamh helps families access local services, manages wellbeing signposting, and keeps support pathways clear for newcomers and long-term residents.
Sami Haddad
Finance and Compliance Officer
Sami manages budgeting, reporting controls, and procurement records, helping the centre maintain strong financial discipline and transparent documentation.
Huda Karim
Safeguarding and Pastoral Care Lead
Huda maintains safeguarding practice, supports confidential concerns, and develops staff and volunteer awareness around safe, inclusive service delivery.
Daniel O'Shea
Outreach and Partnerships Officer
Daniel leads school engagement, civic relationships, and public events that strengthen trust between the centre and the wider Kilkenny community.
How the team works
Shared standards
Team practice is built around care, operational clarity, and visible accountability to community members and partners.
Operational commitments
- Safeguarding decisions are documented, reviewed, and escalated through defined oversight channels.
- Programme delivery is planned jointly across worship, education, welfare, and outreach functions.
- Community feedback informs staffing priorities, training needs, and service improvements each quarter.
Focus areas
Governance
Pastoral care
Education quality
Volunteer coordination
Facilities
Partnerships
Finance
Safeguarding
The team works across a shared reporting rhythm so community needs, compliance duties, and public-facing commitments stay aligned.