The people behind Moral Injury International

Leo Quinlan

Commandant Leo Quinlan is a retired Irish Army Officer and the son of Colonel Patrick Quinlan, who commanded Irish troops during the Battle of Jadotville in 1961. His military service spanned Ireland, Israel, Egypt, Cyprus, and Lebanon. He commanded a Ranger Company and led the development of the Irish Army's Special Assault Group.

A co-founder of Moral Injury International, Leo supports initiatives across Moral Injury UK/Ireland and Moral Injury Australia, drawing on a lifelong commitment to leadership, historical preservation, and collective healing.

Marty O'Connor

Marty O'Connor is a mental health advocate, podcast host, inventor, and writer. Raised in the Curragh Camp in County Kildare and now based in Melbourne, he brings lived experience and a global perspective to conversations around moral injury.

As co-founder of Moral Injury International and founder of Life Stories with Marty O'Connor Australia, he creates space for people from all walks of life to share their stories with dignity and understanding.

Michael Lyons, in memory

Michael Lyons was a co-founder of Moral Injury International, a former Irish Army serviceman, radio and podcast presenter, lay chaplain, and tireless community volunteer. His legacy of compassion, service, and advocacy continues to inform the work of Moral Injury International.