Rylie Sweeney

 Rylie Sweeney is an independent consultant working across education and youth policy. She works alongside government departments, organisations and national bodies to shape policy, provision and opportunities for children and young people. A large part of her work involves ensuring that young people's voices are at the heart of decisions affecting their lives.

Rylie holds a governance portfolio spanning education, skills and youth organisations, including as a Trustee of ASDAN. She brings insight into creating systems that are inclusive, responsive and grounded in the experiences of young people. Her early career began with an apprenticeship in the construction industry before pivoting into youth policy.