Our Staff

At Dogs for the Disabled, our staff are the heartbeat of our mission. Their dedication, expertise and compassion drive everything we do.

From trainers to administrators, each member plays a vital role in ensuring our assistance dogs reach their full potential and transform the lives of those in need. It's their unwavering commitment and passion that makes our mission possible, and we're endlessly grateful for their hard work and dedication.

Together, we're changing lives, one dog at a time.

  • A woman with red hair and a purple jacket sitting on a blue sofa, holding a black Labrador Retriever puppy with a purple harness, inside a room with gray walls and wooden flooring.

    Jennifer Dowler, Founder & CEO

  • A woman standing on a wet park trail with two dogs, surrounded by leafless trees on an overcast day.

    Aoife Smeaton, Senior Trainer

  • A woman wearing a purple hoodie holding a large chocolate Labrador Retriever dog with a yellow vest in an indoor setting.

    Teresa Hill, Application Assessor

  • A woman wearing a purple hoodie and green pants sitting on a gray couch, holding a black dog with a purple collar, in front of a large wall mural of a dog and a person.

    Eleanor Dineen, Office Manager

  • A young woman with long red hair sitting on the grass, holding a service dog with a neon yellow vest, in front of a purple painted wooden fence and gate with greenery on either side.

    Aoife Crowley, Trainer

  • A woman with curly dark hair kneeling on a forest trail next to a black Labrador retriever wearing a bright yellow harness; both look at the camera with greenery in the background.

    Marie Jacob, Puppy Supervisor

  • Cathy Matthews dogs for disabled

    Cathy Matthews, Marketing & Trainer

  • Stefania Sartori, Grants Manager Dogs for the Disabled Cork

    Stefania Sartori, Grants Manager