Adrienne Gorman

Prof. Adrienne Gorman is an academic and advocate for refugees and asylum seekers in Ireland. Alongside her husband, Prof. Afshin Samali, she co-founded the Samali Foundation, which aims to remove barriers to education for marginalized groups, particularly refugees. Gorman has been instrumental in developing mentorship and access programs to support individuals who have faced systemic challenges in pursuing higher education. Her commitment to social justice and education is evident in her efforts to create inclusive opportunities for those whose qualifications are often undervalued in their new environments.