Dearbhail is originally from Co. Cork and now lives in Dublin and is mum to Ciarán, who was diagnosed with Williams Syndrome aged 6 in 2013, and Fiachra. Her hope for the WSI is provide a community of peers for Ciarán and provide support for him, parents and siblings. As well as taking on the role of Treasuer Derbhail is taking the lead to focus on teenage members affected by WS.