Aoife Gallagher is a journalist, author and digital researcher focused on dissecting and understanding the online ecosystem that allows for lies, hate and division to spread. Her research on misinformation and conspiracy networks has been featured in international publications including NPR, the Washington Post and the BBC, while her knowledge of the evolution of the Irish
Paula Tiller is a Regional Literacy Coordinator for Kerry under the Adult Literacy for Life Strategy. She has more than 25 years of experience in teaching and training of adults. An impassioned advocate for adult literacy she brings an accessible and empowering approach to her delivery, integrating literacy and Universal Design for Learning. Experienced in teaching
Clíodhna Purdue is an Assistant Director in the Media Literacy and User Education team in Coimisiún na Meán, Ireland’s media regulator. Coimisiún na Meán has a statutory duty to promote and endorse media literacy initiatives and it complies with this requirement by funding and facilitating Media Literacy Ireland. She has extensive experience in the design
Dr Ricardo Castellini da Silva is a Media Literacy Educator and Consultant. He holds a PhD in Media Literacy from Dublin City University and a MA in Media, Culture and Education from the Institute of Education, University College London. Ricardo has extensive experience designing and delivering media literacy learning experiences for all age groups. Since
Aoife Barry is a freelance journalist and broadcaster who has been working in the media for over 15 years. She is the author of the bestselling non-fiction book Social Capital (HarperCollins Ireland), about the impact of social media on our lives in Ireland, which was nominated for an Irish Book Award in 2023. As well