Heydi Foster

This personal a/c is no longer active! CEO @an_cosan. Let’s stir up some change & good food. RT≠E.

[Heydi Foster @HeydiFoster]

In today's world I believe it is important to reflect and ensure that the platforms we use to communicate align with the values we hold. For that reason I will no longer be active here on X, but I invite you to connect with me on LinkedIn at https://t.co/4dXw0bUQh0

[An Cosán @an_cosan]

We're hiring!
An Cosán is currently seeking a dynamic Adult Community Education (ACE) Programme Development Officer to join our Adult Community Education Team.
For information, go to https://t.co/7QRomfEgm8
Deadline Friday 28th November 2025.

[An Cosán @an_cosan]

We’re very proud that our 2024 Annual Report – “Bold Hearts, Bright Futures” - is shortlisted for the 'Branding, Communication & Digital Award' at the 48th Published Accounts Awards tonight! 🌟✨
#PAA2025 #AnCosán #BoldHeartsBrightFutures #CommunityEducation

[Heydi Foster @HeydiFoster]

Huge congratulations to our 18 amazing @ancosan adult learners who graduated with degrees from @SETUIreland today!
Your courage, resilience & dedication inspire us all. You are true community leaders making change across Ireland
#AnCosán #Graduation2025 #EmpowerThroughEducation

[Heydi Foster @HeydiFoster]

Great night for @an_cosan!
Named Best Not‑for‑Profit 🙌@SDublinChamber Business Awards 🏆
Celebrating the power of community education: from early years to higher ed; Tallaght to every corner of Ireland. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 to amazing learners, team & partners who transform lives every day!

[Heydi Foster @HeydiFoster]

Great to be at @SDublinChamber South Dublin County Business Awards representing @an_cosan. We’re nominated for not 1 but 2 prestigious awards: Best Not-For-Profit Organisation and Innovation in Business. We’re in it to win it, but then – admittedly - I’m very biased!

[Heydi Foster @HeydiFoster]

Great to be at @SDublinChamber South Dublin County Business Awards representing @an_cosan. We’re nominated for not 1 but 2 prestigious awards: Best Not-For-Profit Organisation and Innovation in Business. We’re in it to win it, but then – admittedly - I’m very biased!

[Heydi Foster @HeydiFoster]

Ding Ding Ding! We have a WINNER!🏆
@an_cosan takes home the Most Innovative Transformation award at @dtawardsirl. Gr8 recognition 4 our work 2 achieve digital inclusion as a basic human right & implement the National Adult Literacy for Life Strategy! #LeaveNoOneBehind

[Heydi Foster @HeydiFoster]

Honoured for @an_cosan to be at the @dtawardsirl tonight, where we're finalists for the Most Innovative Transformation award! 🚀 This recognition fuels our commitment to #DigitalInclusion & ensuring no one is left behind. Wish us luck! #DigitalTransformationAI

[Heydi Foster @HeydiFoster]

Honoured for @an_cosan to be at the @dtawardsirl tonight, where we're finalists for the Most Innovative Transformation award! 🚀 This recognition fuels our commitment to #DigitalInclusion & ensuring no one is left behind. Wish us luck! #DigitalTransformationAI

[Heydi Foster @HeydiFoster]

We're @an_cosan Staff Day! 🎉More than a mtng, it’s a vital chance 2 reconnect, boost skills & sharpen strategy. Gr8 team updates, GDPR, SharePoint & Plain Language training. All 2 boost our impact 4 families, kids & learners!
#EmpowermentThroughEducation #CreatingBrighterFutures

[Heydi Foster @HeydiFoster]

We did it!🏆@an_cosan is proud 2 be the winner of the Most Innovative Digital Transformation award @ the #EducationAwardsIRL 2025! This honour is a testament 2 the power of community, collaboration & our mission 2 make digital access a right-not a privilege #DigitalInclusion 🙌❤️

[Heydi Foster @HeydiFoster]

Wonderful to be at #EducationAwardsIRL 2025. @An_Cosan is honoured to be a finalist for Most Innovative Digital Transformation! This recognition celebrates our incredible team, partners, and our mission to bridge Ireland’s digital divide. #DigitalTransformation #LeaveNoOneBehind

[Heydi Foster @HeydiFoster]

Wonderful to be at #EducationAwardsIRL 2025. @An_Cosan is honoured to be a finalist for Most Innovative Digital Transformation! This recognition celebrates our incredible team, partners, and our mission to bridge Ireland’s digital divide. #DigitalTransformation #LeaveNoOneBehind

[An Cosán @an_cosan]

🎉 Double celebrations!

We're finalists for both @EDUAwardsIRL & @dtawardsirl digital innovation awards!

PLUS, 10K+ learners completed our #DigitalSteppingStones tool since 2020!

#DigitalSkillsForLife #DigitalInclusion

[An Cosán @an_cosan]

🎉 Double celebrations!

We're finalists for both @EDUAwardsIRL & @dtawardsirl digital innovation awards!

PLUS, 10K+ learners completed our #DigitalSteppingStones tool since 2020!

#DigitalSkillsForLife #DigitalInclusion

[An Cosán @an_cosan]

Happy #InternationalWomensDay to all our learners, little ones and supporters! This year the UN chosen the theme - For ALL women and girls: #Rights #Equality #Empowerment

These words speak to the heart of An Cosán’s mission as we work towards a world where everyone can access education to achieve their full potential.

[Miriam O'Callaghan @MiriamOCal]

A joy today to MC the annual @an_cosan fundraising lunch for International Women’s Day in @theshelbourne in a room full of inspiring women incl the CEO @HeydiFoster Chair Anna Durkan.Empowerment through education.Liza Keating had us all in tears as she spoke of her journey #IWD

[Heydi Foster @HeydiFoster]

Thrilled to once again welcome almost 300+ @an_cosan supporters to our annual #InternationalWomensDay2025 lunch @theshelbourne! We’re all here to ensure #Rights #Equality & #Empowerment for ALL women.
#OneGenerationSolution

@aontas @nalaireland @ddletb

[Heydi Foster @HeydiFoster]

#YearEndReflections! Thank you, @DeeKehoe for 5 amazing years as @an_cosan Board member! Huge #gratitude to all our #Board for all you do for @an_cosan’s mission. Together, we’re transforming lives. Here’s to even greater success ahead! 🙌 #CreatingBrighterFutures #Community

[Heydi Foster @HeydiFoster]

Gr8 2 be @EPICMuseumCHQ on #HumanRightsDay, celebrating 10th anniversary of @_IHREC & its vital role in promoting human rights & equality over the past decade. Powerful address by new Chief Commissioner @liamherrick! Together, let’s continue to champion justice & equality 4 all

[An Cosán @an_cosan]

Congratulations to our Further Education learners on your graduation today with #QQI awards in #CommunityCare #CommunityDevelopment #BusinessAdmin with #DigitalSkills. It was a day filled with emotion, inspiration & celebration. Wishing you every success! #CreatingBrighterFutures

[EPALE Ireland @EPALE_IE]

@HeydiFoster Yourself and Adelaide were such a joy to have at our National Day in Limerick this week. Thank you both so much for your energy and engagement. @an_cosan and the community were very well represented!

[Heydi Foster @HeydiFoster]

In Limerick giving keynote speech at ‘Learning 4 Change’ @EPALE_EU Conference. Packed room of adult & community ed leaders - all committed 2 ensuring furthest behind have support & skills needed 2 manage profound technological, economic & social change.
#OneGenerationSolution