Group Chief Executive

Natalya was appointed as the Group Chief Executive of the Orchard Care Group in December 2022.

Natalya has extensive experience in the health and social care sector with over 18 years in Avista, one of the largest voluntary disability providers, where she held a number of senior roles including Director of Human Resources, and more recently Chief Executive Officer.

Natalya has a Bachelor of Business Studies degree from Trinity College Dublin and an MBS from the Smurfit Business School.

Managing Director 

Paul Lonican joined Orchard Community Care in 2015 and has had a central role in the development of our disability service. Paul has an in-depth knowledge of health & social care field and has work in this area at all levels, he has over ten years’ experience in management with seven spent working in the disability field. Paul has a BA in Applied Social Studies and other professional training which is specific to the Disability Sector where he is also qualified to deliver Studio 3 (Managing Behaviour of Concern).

Paul has recently completed a higher diploma in management at the Irish Management Institute

Regional Director of Operations Orchard Community Care (Midlands/ West)

Concepta joined Orchard Community Care in April 2025 having gained 20 years’ experience in disability and social care including most recently as Regional Manager with Rehab.

Concepta has a BA in Applied Social Studies from the Atlantic Technological University and has also completed an MA in Family Support from the National University of Galway. Concepta has also completed an LLM in Disability Law and Policy. Concepta is currently completing a PhD in Trinity College Dublin based on the supports children with intellectual disability receive.

Regional Director 

Teresa Quinn joined Orchard Community Care as Regional Director, bringing over 20 years’ experience in health and social care leadership across community care, disability, post-acute care, and rehabilitation settings. She is a Registered General Nurse (RGN) and Public Health Nurse (PHN) with an MSc in Chronic Disease Management and an MBA in Healthcare Leadership. She is currently completing a Global Nursing Fellowship in Palliative Care at St Christopher’s Hospice.