Chief Executive Officer

Founder and CEO of FASD Ireland, Tristan decided to launch the organisation on 9th September 2021 - which happened to be World FASD Awareness Day. 

Tristan is also the Regional Director for the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower in Ireland and Northern Ireland. This unique partnership works really well as everyone Tristan speaks to about one, always learns about the other!

A qualified Interactive Hypnotherapist (IANLPC), Tristan particularly enjoys working with clients coping with early years trauma and stress anxiety.

Dad to three boys, two living with FASD, Tristan has first hand experience of the challenges faced by families and carers when trying to get the best outcomes for their child. 

Tristan is no stranger to volunteering and advocating in education, having spent his time whilst parenting advocating with schools and professionals for his own children and other parents who required support. 

Tristan also spent four years as an Additional Education Needs Governor at a Primary School.

Director of Operations & Deputy CEO

Scott is responsible for the daily operation of FASD Ireland, including the office and training centre. Scott also manages all social media platforms and traditional media engagement.  

Scott was previously Head of Engagement & Delivery at Charity, Adoption UK, where he managed the team in England providing support and services to adoptive families. He continues to be involved in the adoption and fostering sector with a global podcast and supporting adoption and fostering agencies and their families.

In March 2022 Scott experienced two ruptured brain aneurisms – which resulted in 9 months of recovery. Now, mostly recovered, Scott reflects. “It’s fascinating to look back pre-aneurisms and at my time working in the UK, non-visible disabilities were around me every day - I just never made the connection. Now having an invisible disability myself, I am more aware of the challenges people living with FASD face everyday.”

Scott co-hosts the FASD Ireland Podcast - 'FASD - What's da Craic?' 

Director of Policy and Public Affairs

Business Development Manager

Policy & Research Coordinator

Rob joined FASD Ireland as part of his University studies in January 2023. He was a 2nd year Arts student at University of Limerick, studying Geography and Linguistics - and also has an interest in Pyschology. Rob was responsible for developing the FASD Hub Ireland®, which provides support, advice and signposting to services for anybody living, caring or working with FASD. 

After joining the team, Rob said "I knew that drinking through pregnancy can cause problems. But I was so unaware of the extent until I got the excellent training from the team. Being Irish, I am fully aware of the drinking culture that surrounds us. I think it is really important that we raise awareness and educate people about FASD. I am really looking forward to being a part of the team and making a difference!" 

Rob is from a small town in North Clare. In his spare time he enjoys sport and plays Rugby with Ennis RFC in the winter, and Gaelic Football with St. Breckans in the summer. 

Rob really enjoyed his placement with FASD Ireland. After completing Erasmus in Croatia at the end of March 2024 Rob applied for the new role of Policy & Research Coordinator and has rejoined the team.

FASD Hub Coordinator