Soroptimist International welcomes Maureen Maguire as President Elect

Soroptimist International (SI) President Sharon Fisher is delighted to announce Maureen Maguire as SI President Elect 2020-21.

Due to commence her duties from 01 July this year, Maureen began her journey as a Soroptimist in 1989 and is a member of SI Portadown in Northern Ireland. Serving at Club, Regional, Federation, and SI levels, Maureen held the role of President of Soroptimist International of Great Britain & Ireland  (SIGBI) in 2011/2012.

Maureen’s professional experience was gained working for 38 years within the Northern Ireland Health and Social Services sector, working in Procurement and Supply, Contracting, Facilities Management, and Primary Care sectors, before setting up her own Consultancy Company. With a Master’s Degree in Public Procurement, Maureen is a member of the Chartered Institute of Supply Management, and Health Services Management, in addition to being a Trustee and Board member of two organisations: Training for Women Network (TWN), and United Nations Association, Northern Ireland Region.

SIGBI President 2019-2020, Isobel Smith says: “SIGBI is delighted to have elected Maureen Maguire as the next Soroptimist International President. Our membership is behind her all the way and has every confidence in her ability to lead Soroptimist International towards the aspirational future that we all want for women and girls everywhere.”

Maureen believes that education and training is essential to achieve gender equality – empowering women and girls to be change leaders, and contribute to and benefit from an inclusive and sustainable future.

Her mantra is “If you Educate a Woman, you not only Educate her Family but also her Community”. Maureen explains: “My wish for the future is to ‘Press for Progress’ on education and training, and I am determined to ‘Seize every Opportunity’ to highlight the importance of education during my time at Soroptimist International”.

Maureen will take up her position as SI President on 01 January 2022 until 31 December 2023.

24 Comments

  1. Maureen Dixon 5 years ago 29 April 2020

    Congratulations Maureen you’ll make a fantastic International President

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    • Jackie Paling 5 years ago 7 May 2020

      Well done Maureen. We look forward to having you as International President.

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  2. Willa Robinson 5 years ago 29 April 2020

    Congratulations, I know you will do a good job. Your heart (and head) has always been in it. WR.

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    • AuroraCherubini 5 years ago 30 April 2020

      Congratulations from the Single Club of Republic of San Marino that joined the Soroptimist family since 1989 as the future President. Congratulations again

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    • Margaret Clarke SI Tamworth 5 years ago 30 April 2020

      Many congratulations Maureen. You were SIGBI President when I visited Belfast for Conference. I love your Press for Progress mantra and will support you when you take up your new role. Best regards.

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  3. Joy Swank 5 years ago 29 April 2020

    Wonderful- congratulations. As a retired educator I agree with your emphasis on education. I look forward to hearing your beautiful Irish accent when you speak. Best wishes for a healthy presidency .

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  4. Ulla Elisabeth Madsen 5 years ago 29 April 2020

    Congratulations Maureen!
    Wish you all the best of luck.
    Ulla

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  5. Debbie Hardman-Wilson (SI Stafford) 5 years ago 29 April 2020

    Congratulations Maureen. I know you will give the role your all and will ensure that we have our voice heard and our work recognised.

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  6. Maria Elisabetta de Franciscis 5 years ago 29 April 2020

    Congratulations Maureen!

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  7. Evi Makri 5 years ago 29 April 2020

    Congratulations
    S club Λυκαβηττος
    Athens
    Greece

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  8. Lisette Genseberger 5 years ago 29 April 2020

    Congratulations Maureen from all of us at SI Cape of Good Hope.

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  9. Penny Veness 5 years ago 30 April 2020

    Brilliant,well deserved you will do an excellent job .lv penny Veness

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  10. SUMAN Lal 5 years ago 30 April 2020

    Wish you success in all your endeavours. Congratulations.
    Looking forward to extend our SI work together.

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  11. Sigriður Kr. Gísladóttir 5 years ago 30 April 2020

    Congratulations Maureen. I look farward to having you as president. I know you will da a great job for all Soroptimists and for the good of Women and girls world wide

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  12. Fiona Murphy 5 years ago 2 May 2020

    Maureen, on behalf of all members of SI Glasgow City, I want to congratulate you on your election as SI President Elect. I am sure that you will be a fantastic leader for our organisation and wish you all the best for your term of office.

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  13. Catherine Evans 5 years ago 3 May 2020

    Congratulations Maureen and wishing you every success during your terms as SI President-Elect and SI President . Hope to see you ”down under” soon.

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  14. Alice Atemo 5 years ago 7 May 2020

    We are grateful for all the good work all SI sisters are doing all over the world. We warmly welcome Maureen. Am proudly a Soroptimist
    Alice Atemo
    President SI
    Kakamega

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  15. Anne Gover 5 years ago 8 May 2020

    What exciting news Maureen. Congratulations and best wishes. We’ll look forward to seeing you ‘down-under’ when you visit our federation.

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  16. Leigh Ellwood-Brown 5 years ago 8 May 2020

    Congratulations Maureen, We look forward to working closely with you to achieve your Mantra. Having worked with you at SI level, I know you will ”do us proud” as SI President, meanwhile enjoy the learning curve as SI President Elect.

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  17. FLEURY Katherine 5 years ago 12 May 2020

    Congratulations
    Hope to see you soon !!!
    Katherine FLEURY
    Nice Azur club. FRANCE
    Governor
    French union

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  18. Alison Finlay 5 years ago 15 May 2020

    On behalf of S.I. Falkirk, I send congratulations on your election as S.I. President for 2020-2023. You are a warm and approachable person who will do a great job. I wholeheartedly endorse and support your mantra.

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  19. Annette Smith 4 years ago 30 May 2020

    Hi
    Maureen

    Congatulations. Exciting news. I had the pleasure of meeting you several time but most memorably at SISWP Conference in Greymouth.

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  20. Dolphine Anyango 4 years ago 28 October 2020

    Congratulations SI President Elect Maureen!

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  21. Kam Britland 3 years ago 10 May 2022

    On behalf of my club SI Mansfield & District and our region SI Midland East, we wish you a successful and fulfil role as Soroptimist International President 2022 -2023. We appreciate your dedication and will support you in your endeavours. I have met you at the KL convention 2019 and look forward to meeting up again very soon. Many Congratulations!

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