Head of Growth & Community · Podcast Host · IAPP Dublin Chapter Chair

Orla Dormer

Orla Dormer is Head of Growth & Community at TrustWorks, host of Practical Privacy and an IAPP Dublin KnowledgeNet Chapter Chair connecting privacy and AI governance professionals.
Orla Dormer

Biography

Orla Dormer is Head of Growth & Community at TrustWorks, where she connects in-house privacy and AI governance teams through peer learning, events, editorial content and community programmes.

She hosts the Practical Privacy podcast, interviewing experienced practitioners about operational privacy, GDPR, vendor risk, data governance and AI governance. Orla also serves as a Chair of the IAPP Dublin KnowledgeNet Chapter and moderates roundtables, live discussions and industry events designed to turn regulatory challenges into practical action.

Expertise Areas

Privacy community building, AI governance, privacy operations, stakeholder engagement, professional education, podcasting, event moderation, editorial content, mentorship programmes

Education & Credentials

  • Studies at Universidad Internacional Isabel I de Castilla, 2022–2024
  • IAPP Dublin KnowledgeNet Chapter Chair
  • TEFL qualification, i-to-i Ireland
  • Effective Communication training, Blanco Coaching
  • Host of the Practical Privacy podcast

Quick Facts / Highlights

Head of Growth & Community · Practical Privacy podcast host · IAPP Dublin KnowledgeNet Chapter Chair · Leads a community of hundreds of privacy professionals · 10,000+ LinkedIn followers

Featured In / External Recognition

  • Official IAPP Dublin KnowledgeNet Chapter leadership profile
  • Creator and host profile on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and iHeart
  • Featured across TrustWorks podcasts, community events and professional privacy resources

Awards & Speaking Engagements

  • Chair of the IAPP Dublin KnowledgeNet Chapter
  • Host of the Practical Privacy podcast
  • Moderator of TrustWorks Community roundtables, LinkedIn Live sessions and the ADPO event
  • TrustWorks representative at IAPP conferences in London, Brussels and other European privacy events