Ciaran Cannon has been in public life since 2004. He is the Fine Gael TD for Galway was chosen as one of Galway people of the year in 2002. He holds the new appointment of Minister for the Diaspora and International Development which sits in the portfolio of the Department of Foreign Affairs. He has the He has a passion for education and has been appointed a UNICEF global champion for education. Ciaran is also a cyclist, father, husband, musician and more.

Claire Mc Carthy is the Director Of Philanthropy for the Prince's Trust. She was the fundraising manager at Bear Cottage in Manly for 6 years. Claire has a passion for fundraising and like any good Cork woman knows facing any challenge needs a shift in perspective and a new angle. Claire approaches fundraising through storytelling.