Explore the story, spirit, and soul of Vanda Brady

About Vanda Brady and her life

Vanda Brady is a Filipina-Irish community leader, broadcaster, and intercultural storyteller living in County Cavan, Ireland. From embassy halls to radio studios, from parenting programmes to cultural events, she’s spent over a decade weaving family, identity, and inclusion into every story she tells and every project she leads — always with heart, hope, and a sense of home.

Below, you can explore her experience and the many roles she has embraced over the years..

2025 – Present
Member – NUJ Dublin Broadcasting Branch

Active member of the National Union of Journalists, contributing to the freelance broadcasting community and supporting ethical journalism and media standards in Ireland.

2025 – Present
Parenting & Wellbeing Trainer

Delivers nationwide training sessions for parents on internet safety, mental health, anti-bullying, school transitions, and relationship education — empowering families through open communication and practical tools.

2022 - Present
Radio & TV Broadcaster

Presents migrant-focused radio and TV programmes that celebrate cultural diversity, amplify underrepresented voices, and explore the lived experiences of the Filipino and wider immigrant communities in Ireland.

2021 - Present
Family Support Facilitator & Certified Translator

Delivers evidence-based parenting programmes and serves as a professional translator/interpreter, supporting families and organisations with communication, wellbeing, and multilingual content across sectors.

2019-2025
Media & Community Engagement Manager

Blended journalism with community leadership—writing for a global Filipino news network while managing a local volunteer centre, overseeing media content, outreach campaigns, translation services, and strategic partnerships.

2019-2021
Advocacy & Communications Lead

Led communications and advocacy efforts supporting migrant communities —managing outreach missions, translation services, and refugee resettlement programmes through strategic messaging and stakeholder engagement.

2007-2017
Marketing & Training Projects Coordinator

Led marketing communications for a tech firm and coordinated educational training projects for a UK college, with a focus on engagement, outreach, and programme delivery.

2002-2007
Business Growth & Relations Lead

Vanda Brady worked in senior management roles in both the UK and the Philippines, serving as Business Development Manager at Curves in Surrey and as Program Manager for Institutional Relations at the Asian Institute of Management in Makati.

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Timeline of Change

A Life in Moments — 2008 to 2025

From the early days of advocacy to national recognition, Vanda Brady’s journey is one of courage, connection, and community. Every year tells a story — of milestones, memories, and meaningful change. This timeline captures the rhythm of a life grounded in purpose — from raising a family in County Cavan to building bridges across cultures and communities.

Explore photos, news highlights, and personal reflections from each chapter below.

Blog about Vanda Brady’s life

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