‘A great springboard’: Longford native awarded prestigious Rising Leaders Fellowship
London-based Ryan McKiernan, originally from Longford, was appointed the Managing Director of Fat Macy’s Foundation
Longford native Ryan McKiernan has been invited to join the Aspen Institute’s prestigious Rising Leaders Fellowship.
This programme convenes some of the finest, high-potential leaders under the age of 35 from across the UK to foster dialogue and collaboration in an increasingly polarised world.
The award comes shortly after the London-based McKiernan was appointed the Managing Director of Fat Macy’s Foundation, an award-winning charity and social enterprise which uses hospitality training and employment to break the cycle of homelessness.
Speaking about the distinction, McKiernan said, “The Rising Leaders Fellowship is a fantastic opportunity. Having worked in the third level sector across Ireland and the UK for over a decade now, the programme is a great springboard into the next ten years.”
The Aspen Institute is a global non-profit organisation which connects and develops leaders from across different sectors, geographies and generations to create networks of individuals committed to solving the planet’s biggest challenges.
Well-known alumni include the likes of former US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and current New Jersey Senator Cory Booker.