Ren Thompson is the Policy and Research Officer for Peter McReynolds MLA, where she is involved in developing policy and supporting constituency work. Prior to this, Ren worked for the Northern Ireland Assembly Commission within the Youth Assembly Team, where she supported young people to have their voices heard within local politics. She recently completed a Master’s in Conflict Transformation and Social Justice. Ren’s passion for peacebuilding led her to volunteer with Belfast YMCA, serve as a member of the Shared Island Youth Forum, and advocate for integrated education.