Orlaith is a sustainability professional with nearly a decade of experience in the private and third sectors. Most recently, she held the role of Nature & Biodiversity lead for the EMEA region at KPMG, where she worked with industry clients across sectors on emerging regulations and frameworks such as the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD). Orlaith also led a team to support the government in developing Ireland's 4th National Biodiversity Action Plan.

Previously, she was Executive Coordinator of Irish non-profit Natural Capital Ireland.