We’re fiercely committed to making educational media better.
Makematic are a trusted partner for purpose-driven brands, non-profits and publishers to create inspiring and impactful educational videos.
If you’re a parent or educator you can create an account and watch selected resources free-of-charge, on any web connected device.
The Team
Interested in joining the team? We currently have several great career opportunities on offer. Visit our careers page to learn more.
Board & Advisors
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Mark Nagurski
Co-Founder / CEO
Mark has two decades of experience in business development and has designed educational outreach programmes for the government and the corporate sector.
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Catherine Ross-Davies
Co-Founder / CCO
Catherine is a former award-winning series Producer and Director with the BBC, producing shows in collaboration with Discovery, National Geographic and BBC America.
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Dr Liz Fogel
Board Member
Liz is Managing Director at USC Rossier School of Education and the former Director of Education for The Walt Disney Company. She holds a doctoral degree in educational psychology.
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Stephen McClelland MBE
Board Member
Stephen is a Director at Cordovan Capital Management and former Managing Director of Schrader Electronics which was acquired for $1B by Senstata.
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Jean McKenzie
Board Member
Former Executive Vice President at Mattel leading the global $2B Fisher Price Division. Former President of the American Girl company; Senior VP of Learning at The Walt Disney; CEO & President, Gateway Learning Corporation
Commercial Team
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Tara Walsh
Director of Engagement and Innovation
Tara is an experienced educator who has worked in secondary, tertiary and adult education. She is passionate about educator professional development, democratising education and developing young people to be global citizens.
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Leanne Doherty
Business Development (Ireland)
Leanne manages business development on the island of Ireland.
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Jon White
Business Development Director
Jon has over two decades of experience in digital content and publishing. He has held senior roles with Macmillan, Semantico, DK/Penguin amongst others.
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Beatrijs Lelyveld
Partnerships Director
Beatrijs is a multi-lingual content strategist and product development professional with extensive international experience that includes leading roles at Shutterstock, ITN Source, the AP and Real Networks.
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Gianna Pornasdoro
Digital Communications & Marketing Assistant
Gianna takes care of Makematic's social media pages as well as creating communications & marketing assets.
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Siobhain O’Reilly
Sales & Events Administrator
Siobhain looks after admin, travel and events for the commercial team
Content Team
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Brian Shaw
Director of Production
Brian has 13 years’ international experience most recently as Senior Producer at GetSmarter Online Education in Cape Town.
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Aine Carlin
Online Producer / Director
Aine produces our Skillsumo series and is responsible for our SDG resources.
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Barbara Cipollone
Animator
Barbara is an animator who has worked on the Oscar-nominated The Song of the Sea.
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Kevin Gillen
Sound Design
Kevin Gillen is a sound editor/designer/mixer for film, TV and multimedia.
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Conor McKelvey
Motion Graphics Designer
Conor is a multidisciplinary designer with skills from graphic design to animation.
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Lee Henry
Script Editor
Lee is an author and journalist who has worked for the BBC and the Sunday Times.
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Caoimhe Sweeney
Motion Graphics Artist
Caoimhe has worked as a freelance artist for the past ten years.
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Eamon Kerrigan
Assistant Producer
Eamon studied Creative Media Production and has since gravitated towards editing and producing.
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Ryan Lee
Producer
Ryan is a talented and hard-working production assistant based in our Belfast office.
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Kyle McGeagh
Post Production Coordinator
Kyle looks after our media assets and technical infrastructure.
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Claire Bethell
Motion Graphics Artist
Claire has experience in graphic design and a passion for illustration.
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Daniel McGarrigle
Lead Animator
Daniel is an amazing motion graphics artist, animator, graphic designer and DJ.
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Brandon McCann
Researcher
Brandon has eight years of international experience as a Researcher; specialising in factual & online productions including work on BBC BItesize, Saved on Camera and the Eurovision Song Contest.
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Andrew Brooking
Senior Producer
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Gemma Hagen
Series Producer
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Caroline Bacle
Producer
Caroline Bacle has a career in documentary, specialist factual, children's, and educational content that spans over 20 years.
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Morgan Phillips
Producer
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Sree Kadalayil
Director of Animation