Sinead Riordan

Sinead Riordan serves as the Head of International Relations & Policy at the Royal Irish Academy since 2006, where responsibilities include leading the Academy's all-island and international policy program, fostering collaborations with global sister academies, and engaging in national and international policy forums. Sinead is also involved in several key initiatives, including membership on the National Research Integrity Strategy Forum and the Irish Humanities Alliance Board. Previously, Sinead worked as a Research Co-ordinator at The Policy Institute, Trinity College Dublin, from 2002 to 2006, where duties encompassed coordinating public policy activities and managing research engagements. Educational qualifications include a Professional Diploma in Leadership and Management from UCD Professional Academy, a Master’s in European Social Policy Analysis from NUI Maynooth, and a BA in European Studies (Social Research) from the University of Limerick.