Orla Canty is the most recent addition to the Board of Dóchas having joined in the Summer of 2020. Orla has two young boys on the Autism Spectrum, each with distinct needs. She has a first-hand appreciation of the challenges facing families with young people on the spectrum. She values the service Dóchas provides in the Mid-West area. Previously, she worked in Quality Systems and Human Resources. Her twenty years in industry reflect broad experience. Orla completed a Masters in Human Resource Management at the University of Limerick in recent years.
This is her first time volunteering in the charity sector. She has used her knowledge and experience to organise governance processes. She has organised documentation for Dóchas. Compliance with the Charity Regulator’s Governance Code is critical to the smooth running of all aspects of Dóchas to meet the Charitable purpose and mission which is to improve outcomes for those impacted by autism. Good Governance ensures that all efforts made by the Board and staff are in the best interest of all members of Dóchas.