Eithne is our vibrant Community &amp; Events Manager, dedicated to creating a welcoming space where students, alumni, and industry partners feel truly connected. Holding a BA in International Business, French, and German from Dublin City University, she brings a global perspective to academyEX as she co-designs and embeds a community experience strategy that fosters a strong sense of belonging.Her role is hands-on and multifaceted — from planning and executing engaging in-person and virtual events that inspire, educate, and connect learners with staff, subject matter experts, and industry advisors, to working closely with marketing and enrolment teams to integrate these community-driven experiences smoothly into the student enrolment journey.Eithne believes real-life communication and collaboration are key trends shaping the future of education and business. Her secret superpower? Spotting when people have their wires crossed and translating technical jargon into plain English everyone can get behind.Her 15 minutes of fame came when she became a local celebrity in a small Irish coastal town after sailing all the way from New Zealand — a story as adventurous as her approach to building community.At academyEX, Eithne is most excited to meet passionate experts and connect them to share knowledge and ideas that will help make the world a better place. She’s the heart behind the community, making sure everyone has a voice and feels part of something bigger.

Community & Events Manager

Eithne leads events and community engagement at academyEX, connecting learners, alumni, and industry through vibrant, purpose-driven experiences.

Eithne Sweeney

Community & Events Manager