OUR TEAM
Our team are an experienced Business and Creative team.
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Our team are an experienced Business and Creative team.
CEO, PRODUCER
“It’s inspiring working with young artists in conflict zones who are promoting peace over war, love over hate and are challenging the status quo”
Stephen has over three decades experience building international businesses.
He has managed large-scale international projects leading multi-disciplinary teams across varying business sectors.
Stephen has a long-term interest in the pursuit of peace, in the evolution of the Northern Ireland peace process and how it can provide a beacon of hope to the Israeli/Palestinian conflict.
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
“The musicians behind this musical are what inspire me. They are incredible people with such diverse backgrounds giving freely of their time and talents. All United in a common cause to bring people together through music and shine a light on some key issues facing us in the world.”
Des Cullen has been playing and composing music for over 30 years. He initially studied bass guitar and played with many bands.
He went on to study piano with the royal Irish Academy of Music and recently completed a master’s in music for digital media. He currently works out of a home studio.
CREATIVE, CHOREOGRAPHER
“What About Us is a project that leads by example. It brings together artists from opposing sides in conflict zones to show that it is possible to forget our differences. At the same time, it is a call to action for people to start caring more about each other and about the world. The world doesn’t belong to us, we only have it on loan during our lifetime, and as tenants we should care for it and pass it on to the next generation in good shape. That next generation is asking “What About Us?”
Shoshi is one of the creative driving forces behind What About Us. Artist, dance teacher and choreographer Shoshi is the founder of COBENA FLAMENCO. Her countless achievements as a performer and educator have earned her recognition both nationally and internationally. Originally from Jerusalem she now lives in Madrid.
She has led several peace projects with groups of Israeli and Palestinian artists and feels strongly that people can work together in peace and harmony even when politicians do not or cannot.
LEGAL
“In a world which is becoming increasingly polarized, music and cultural collaborations, like What About Us, create vital shared dialogues and experiences across communities. It is so inspiring seeing young musicians and artists taking on this challenge and I am immensely proud to support them in this great challenge.”
Edward is a corporate partner in Beauchamps Solicitors, one of Ireland’s leading full-service business law firms.
He specialises in corporate, commercial, entertainment and sports law, providing advice on a broad range of company law and commercial legal issues to a range of domestic and international clients in various industries.
He has, over 25 years in practice built up a particular expertise and interest in the sports and entertainment sectors, advising a range of sporting national governing bodies, stadia, professional teams, promoters, and sponsors.
MARKETING
“To be part of something this big, with such potential – there’s no better feeling!”
Julie is a communications Consultant with over 25 years’ experience at both agency and independent consultant levels.
She has worked with international agencies Fleishman-Hillard and Edelman and was a key member of the marketing team for the 2003 Special Olympics World Games in Ireland, the largest sporting event in the world that year.
Having grown up in Ireland in the times of the Troubles she is dedicated to finding opportunities for cross community co-operation. She is also passionate about leaving a better planet for her teenage children.
SOCIAL PROJECTS
“Our work connects us with some very disadvantaged young people just wanting a better life for their family and community. What About Us is giving young people the opportunity to express themselves and make a positive contribution to their world”.
Finola is a practicing registered nurse, with a wide range of business experience. Finola has built a network of hospital, pharmaceutical and medical relationships that have been generously supporting What About Us social work overseas.
Finola manages the What About Us social projects, including in Israel & Palestine, Ukraine, and Cameroon. In the past five years Finola and the volunteer team have collected and distributed over €1m in medical equipment & supplies which supports overseas hospitals, medical centres, and rehabilitation centres.