Siobhán McAlister is SDLP Chief of Staff and Senior Adviser to party leader Claire Hanna MP. She was previously Senior Parliamentary Adviser to Claire Hanna MP, supporting her parliamentary and constituency work as well as managing her team of staff.

Siobhán also played a leading role in Claire’s recent successful General Election campaign. She has previously worked in policy and public affairs in the voluntary and community sector in Northern Ireland, providing advice and advocacy as well as connecting the sector with government.

Siobhán is an active member of the SDLP and currently chairs SDLP Women. Outside politics, she enjoys running and is a member of Carryduff GAC Rounders team.