Rachel Byrne BA (Hons), MBA, Assoc CIPD
Rachel Byrne is a graduate of the National College of Ireland where she completed her undergraduate studies in Industrial Relations and Human Resources Management in 2000 and her Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) in the South East Technological University in 2019. Ms Byrne has almost twenty years’ experience working in human resources in the Education sector. Professionally, she is the HR/IR Governance Officer in the Education and Training Boards Ireland (ETBI). The role is wide and varied but ultimately very rewarding as it facilitates and supports staff to develop professionally in order that they can lead and advance their roles in education, training, and youth work in Ireland. Her role is critical in attracting, recruiting, and retaining the highest possible calibre of staff to create a performing and diverse workforce. She is passionate about working with staff to promote a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of life in ETBI.