President Gillian Walker takes up office
Gillian is our 14th President and she took up the chain at our Annual General Meeting.
At that meeting we bid farewell to Catherine McLoughlin, whose term as President has come to an end. Catherine’s leadership has been defined by grace, patience, and wit, and her closing address reflected her inclusive approach, acknowledging the contributions of members, volunteers, the Board, and staff. We thank Catherine for her dedication and leadership during her time in office.
We are delighted to welcome Gillian Walker as our new ISCP President for 2024–2026. A recipient of both a President’s Award and a Fellowship Award, Gillian has been a passionate advocate for the Society and brings a wealth of experience to the role.
We extend our sincere gratitude to outgoing Board members: Jenny Brannigan, Emer McGowan, Brid Quinn, Sinead Geraghty, and Theresa Geraghty for their service.
At the same time, we welcome Ann Rath, Sarah Dillon, Courtney Feike, and Gillian Healy to the Board.
We also thank our continuing Board members for their ongoing commitment: Jane Campbell, Emilie McGrath, Alison Holmes, Stuart Garret, Fionnuala King, Damien Rice, Nathan Cardy, Michelle McNamara, and Margaret Mason.
We look forward to working together for another successful term!
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Biography
Gillian Walker FISCP is a clinician and private practitioner specialising in lower limb biomechanics and foot and ankle rehabilitation.
Gillian has been an active member of the Society for many years, chairing the International Affairs Committee and twice chair of the Chartered Physiotherapists in Private Practice (CPPP).
She was appointed by the Health Minister to the Physiotherapist Registration Board of Health and Social Care Professions' Council (CORU) , serving as Board Member (2018-21) and as Chairperson 2020-2021.
She was responsible for leading and managing the Board in all matters pertaining to the statutory obligation to protect the public as a regulated profession.
Gillian was awarded the President's Prize in 2016 for service to the profession and became a Fellow of the Society in 2022.
