Sharan has close to 30 years’ experience working with vulnerable and marginalised people and communities in Ireland, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Sharan also has experience as statutory director and chair of local, national, European, and international alliances and networks within the not-for-profit sector in Ireland, UK and beyond. Sharan is currently CEO of the Irish Association for Social Inclusion Opportunities, a national organisation operating across the Republic of Ireland.