Caillum Hedderman
University College Dublin
Caillum, from Limerick, is a final-year BSc student in Political Science, International Relations, and Sociology at University College Dublin, complemented by specialised studies at Michigan State University and the University of Miami. His academic focus equips him with a multidisciplinary approach to finding solutions to pressing challenges.
Currently a Board Member of the European Youth Forum, he is a lifelong scout, environmentalist and advocate for youth participation in decision-making processes. Aged 17, he became the youngest public representative elected to a local authority committee. He later served as a successful Campaign Manager, then Mayoral Staff at Limerick City & County Council, and the EU Head of Delegation to the G20 Youth Mechanism.
With a proven track record in political strategy, diplomatic negotiation, and policy-making at local, national, and international levels, Caillum is committed to ensuring young people are at the forefront of shaping the present and the future.