OceanExpert ID : 44726
Ms Cushla DROMGOOL-REGAN
Strategic Education and Communications Manager
c/o Galway Mayo Institute of Technology
Centre for Creative Arts and Media, Monivea Road, Galway.
Galway
Galway H91 DY9Y
Ireland
Nationality
Ireland
Email(s)
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Telephone
+353879185519
MSc
Teaching/Education
- Irish representative for the taskforce for the Atlantic Strategy - Pillar II (blue skills/ocean literacy) providing expertise in ocean literacy and engagement;
- Board Member of EMSEA (European Marine Science Education Association) supporting communications and education initiatives;
- Strategic management and development of the Marine Institute's Explorers Education Programme in Ireland, planning, promoting and delivering ocean literacy in primary schools:
- Development of education resources, materials and lesson plans promoting ocean literacy and creating ocean champions;
- Management of outreach teams delivering education programmes to primary schools throughout Ireland;
- Management and provision of teachers training and training of 3rd level initial teachers training;
- Management of marketing and communications raising awareness and engagement in ocean literacy in Ireland through events, media and social media
- Marketing, Public Relations and Communications
- Over 20 years working in marketing and communications with expertise and skills in media and multi-media deliverables.
- Social Marketing in a Systems Setting
- First Class Honours MSc (2015 - 2018) Examining the barriers to ocean literacy in primary schools in Ireland using collective intelligence and systems change.
- Educator and Strategic Development
- Specialist in marine education in primary school education (Ireland) developing materials for outreach, teachers and educators from concept through to development and implementation.
English
I am passionate about ocean literacy and promoting the engagement and understanding of the ocean with the wider community. I am keen to develop collaborations and help increase our understanding of the ocean, help people develop their ability to communicate about the ocean, as well has ensure people are able to make responsible decisions regarding the ocean and its resources.