Meet the Team
Patrick Flanagan
CEO
Patrick Flanagan is the CEO of Attuned Programmes Ireland and has been leading innovation in social care services for over 20 years. With over 40 years of international experience in strategic leadership, hospitality, training, and business development. Patrick’s expertise spans operations management, quality assurance, and policy-driven training initiatives, working closely with government agencies and private enterprises. A World Master Chefs Society honouree, he holds degrees from NUI Galway and Carlow IT. He also serves as a director at Fifty Shades Greener, driving sustainability education. Committed to business growth with social impact, Patrick continues to shape the future of social care and accommodation services.
Patrick earned a Bachelor’s Honours Degree in Training & Education (NUI Galway, 2010) and a Master’s in Business (Carlow IT, 2019), reinforcing his expertise in business strategy, leadership, and operational management.
Patrick is a respected advisor to government agencies, state bodies, and private enterprises. He has designed and delivered accredited training programs for Fáilte Ireland, the Environmental Health Officers Association, and multiple Education & Training Boards, ensuring workforce development aligns with evolving industry and societal needs. His strategic insight in growth, quality assurance, and skills development has been instrumental in shaping policy-driven training initiatives. His ability to balance business growth with social responsibility ensures that the organisations he leads remain resilient, impactful, and future-focused.
Mark McSherry
Director of Strategic Development
Mark has worked in a wide variety of services including homeless services, community services, therapeutic residential communities for women and children. He has gained a comprehensive understanding of the needs and supports that vulnerable young people require to build better futures.
Mark then began supporting children and young adults and was responsible for setting up bespoke services nationwide in collaboration with Tusla and the HSE.
He has a unique ability to manage and safeguard presenting challenges whilst also ensuring services encourage and enable both the individual and staff teams in each service to reach their full potential.
Luis Gracias
Director of Operations
Luis has over 20 years of experience in Ireland, the UK, Europe, USA, and Latin America. He was the Director of Operations in one of the leading Healthcare Organizations in Ireland. He has recently been appointed as Director of Operations at Attuned Programmes Ireland. He has extensive experience in start-ups of Residential Care Centres in the Disabilities and Mental Health services in Ireland.
In September 2022, Luis completed an MSc in Health and Social Care at Edinburgh Napier University, Scotland. He also has a Business Administration Diploma and a Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Luis co-founded a charity and successfully secured funding and project-managed building and installation of the Olympic torch monument in the town of Nova Friburgo, Rio de Janeiro State, to commemorate the Rio 2016 Olympic games.
Saif Mehr
Director of Accountancy
Saif is a highly accomplished Finance & Business Strategy Leader and Chartered Accountant with extensive experience in financial management, strategic business planning, and corporate finance across the UK and Ireland. Proven expertise in financial modelling, valuation, tax strategy, and business restructuring, strongly focusing on driving growth, compliance, and operational efficiency. As a Certified Chartered Accountant with a master’s in finance and a Professional Diploma in IT Management, Saif brings a unique blend of financial acumen and technological proficiency to enhance business performance. Saifs expertise spans management consulting, financial analysis, and regulatory compliance, supporting organizations in achieving sustainable growth.
A recognised Financial Modelling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA) from the Corporate Finance Institute, Saif has successfully led finance transformation projects, M&A transactions, and corporate restructuring initiatives. Saif's leadership experience includes serving as Head of Finance and Consultant for multiple entities, where he played a key role in strategic decision-making, risk management, and optimizing financial operations.
Shelagh Nangle
Director of Human Resources
Shelagh Nangle serves as Director of Human Resources at Attuned Programmes Ireland, bringing over 30 years of talent management and organisational development expertise. With a passion for fostering growth, Shelagh has designed and implemented innovative training programs that have empowered employees across diverse industries. Her career began in the Hospitality sector, where she honed her skills in customer care, business development, curriculum development and employee formation, quickly rising to leadership roles.
Before joining Attuned Programmes, she spearheaded HR initiatives at several companies, revamping onboarding processes and establishing a company-wide leadership culture. Shelagh holds a Master’s in Human Resource Management from Sheffield Hallam University. Renowned for her strategic vision, she has successfully aligned training efforts with business goals, boosting productivity and employee satisfaction. Shelagh is committed to building a people-centric culture at Attuned Programmes, emphasising continuous learning and professional development. In her spare time, she loves being a Holistic Practitioner and trainer.
Jordana Kavanagh
Dual Person in Charge
Jordana is a dual Person in Charge of two residential units in Carlow. She is individual with a natural want to support vulnerable people. Jordana has worked extensively in the social care area for many years, supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities and mental health diagnoses, to live the lives of their choosing.
With a passion for person centred care, Jordana has been involved in running residential services in both front line and managerial positions. Some of Jordana’s achievements have been in developing relationships with both individuals being supported through challenging times in their lives, but also in supporting and mentoring staff teams to ensure that the highest level of service is provided.
She believes that everyone has their own abilities and the right to live their lives the way they choose to, and she loves supporting them with this progression.
Aoife Muldoon
Operations Manager
Aoife joined Attuned Programmes Ireland in late 2024. She is highly skilled and motivated, with substantial practical experience as a Health and Social Care Manager. Her experience includes managing services for adults and children with intellectual disabilities, mental health, and ASD and supporting individuals with various disabilities.
Aoife holds a level 8 in Applied Social Studies and over 10 years of experience supporting individuals with mental health, ASD and intellectual disabilities. Currently, Aoife is the operations manager of our mental health community-based Residences in the Leinster region.
Jonathan Maguire
Family & Home Support Services Manager
Jonathan has worked as a social care worker in Aftercare, Children's Residential, and Outreach over the past 8 years. Jonathan progressed up through management within Children's Residential and Aftercare Services before taking on the role of Family & Home Support Services Manager.
Jonathan has an innate ability to connect and build relationships with young people and their families and has a proven track record of helping individuals over many years of working and volunteering within the community. Jonathan is passionate about his role as a social care professional. He strives to ensure that every young person and family he supports receives the best level of care and is listened to, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential.
Patrick Fitzpatrick
Quality Assurance
Having worked in Eircom in a very competitive busy environment in various roles including Credit Control, Data Sales Administration, Staff Supervision, Account Management, and Corporate Sales, Patrick then qualified in Counselling and Psychotherapy, Addiction Studies, and Reality Therapy and changed his career to working in the Voluntary & Community Sector in 2006.
Derek Scully
Data Protection Officer
Derek Scully is a compliance and quality systems expert with over 18 years of experience in Records & Information Management, data security, and regulatory compliance. At Attuned Programmes, he ensures adherence to GDPR, risk management, and data governance standards, safeguarding sensitive information while enhancing operational compliance.
With a strong background in IT security, audit preparation, and policy development, Derek translates complex regulations into practical, actionable processes. His staff training and quality assurance expertise strengthens organizational resilience, ensuring secure, efficient, and fully compliant operations. Derek’s proactive approach and commitment to excellence make him a key asset in driving compliance at Attuned Programmes. Derek is also committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and staff training. His leadership in quality management ensures that employees are well-versed in best practices for information security, document control, and regulatory compliance, helping the company stay ahead of evolving compliance demands.
Anu Joy
HR Recruiter
Anu K Joy is an HR Recruiter at Attuned Programmes Ireland with a Master’s in Human Resource Management from Trinity College Dublin, where she graduated with First Class Honours. Anu is involved in the full recruitment lifecycle, from interviews to onboarding. Anu ensures compliance with GDPR and HIQA regulations by maintaining accurate employee records and documentation.
Anu is responsible for drafting offer letters, issuing contracts, and overseeing the Garda vetting process. She also supports line managers with performance management, probation reviews, and appraisals. Additionally, Anu assists payroll by ensuring accurate employment records. She tracks and analyses recruitment KPIs to optimize hiring strategies.
Eoghan Keogh
Consultant Psychotherapist
With over twenty years of experience Eoghan has worked as part of multidisciplinary teams with both adolescents and adults in a variety of clinical settings. Eoghan is a clinical psychotherapist who uses an integrative approach to therapy to develop personalized, holistic treatment plans. By drawing on techniques from different therapeutic models, each plan is tailored to the unique needs of the individual. His integrative method allows for flexibility, combining elements from various therapeutic modalities to address , anxiety disorders, depression, trauma and addiction. Eoghan carefully considers each individuals personality, preferences, needs and life circumstances to match them with evidence-based trauma informed treatments that offer the best chance for positive outcomes.
Eoghan's approach goes beyond symptom relief, as he seeks to help individuals develop tools for self-regulation and self-soothing. By empowering individuals to manage their emotions and navigate challenges effectively, he aims to foster growth and long-term well-being, guiding individuals toward a deeper sense of inner balance, personal resilience and recovery.
Eoghan Keogh BCS Integrative Psychotherapy, M.A Leadership, DIP Theories of Addiction and Intervention Skills, DIP Spirituality.