Maria Feeney (Ph.D.) is a Research Manager on the Pinnacle Search Partners’ team. Maria's previous recruitment experience in Ireland had a particular focus on the pharmaceutical/life sciences sector and public/private healthcare. Maria’s background is in sociology and education, and she has worked in the Irish university sector for more than ten years in research and teaching positions. She is also a published author with business qualifications who has enjoyed more than twenty years in retail sales. People have always been at the heart of Maria’s professional practice, whether it’s in teaching, research, or business. She is a dynamic and driven professional. Maria supports the work of Embrace FARM, Ireland’s farm accident survivors’ network, and is Professional Ambassador at Informed Minds – a charity that has developed an innovative app to support young people’s mental health and well-being. Maria currently resides in Dublin, Ireland.