Our People

Supporting people with learning disability or autism to live, learn and work.

Joan McGinn

Chief Executive

Lydia Lynas

Director of Employment and Community Inclusion

Anne Marie McCartney

Director of Finance & IT

Paris McDonagh

Director of Social Enterprise & Commercial Development

Board of Directors

Orchardville is managed by a voluntary Board of Directors who provide our overall governance and leadership based on a shared vision, mission and values. Our Board ensures that Orchardville fulfils its financial and legal responsibilities and promotes best practice. Board members bring a range of skills and experience ensuring that Orchardville delivers on its charitable and business objectives.

Kathy Martin, (Chair)
Head of Marketing, Communications & Audiences at BBC Northern Ireland, Kathy is a seasoned professional with extensive Board experience in the charity sector and also extensive experience of learning disability.

Louise Tiffney, (Treasurer & Chair of ARC)
A qualified accountant, Louise provides strong financial guidance.

Jamie Bill, (Director)
Jamie is a senior manager of a large private organisation and brings an employer perspective to the Board.

Apolonia Mbondiya, (Director)
Apolonia is a youth and community worker and is the carer of a participant with autism.

Jonathan McAlpin, (Director & Chair of Governance Committee)
Jonathan has extensive experience in social enterprise.

Sian McKinty, (Director)
Sian is a teacher and parent of a child with learning disability.

Chris Perry, (Director)
Chris is an experienced senior HR manager, providing guidance on HR.

Carrie Matchett, (Director)
Carrie is a free-lance consultant specialising in strategy & governance.

Margaret O’Kane, (Director)
A social worker & recently retired senior Heath Trust executive, Margaret has extensive experience of learning disability and leadership.

Jo McGinley, (Director)
Jo has over 20 years’ experience working in communications, change management and business improvement.