Alánna O’Brien
University of Galway
Alánna is a Geography and Geosystems student at the University of Galway, originally from West Cork. She serves on the National Youth Committee of Ireland, leading youth consultations on climate action, equality, and reduced inequalities.
Alánna is dedicates her time to her students union, as a division 2 hockey player, to the National Student Engagement Program and as a Youth Work Ireland facilitator.
She represents Irish youth as a delegate to the EU, advocating for democracy and voter engagement. Currently on placement at MKO, Ireland's largest environmental consultancy, Alánna works on environmental impact assessments for proposed wind farms. Her international involvement includes projects like Sauti Youth, for Non-Confrontational Local Government Accountability in Tanzania and Ireland.
She has a unique outlook on advocacy and policy work having a scientific and environmental law background. Through different projects Alánna continues to dedicate her time to environmental advocacy and youth empowerment.