Kira McLaughlin

Ulster University

I’m studying Global Business with Sustainability at Ulster University. I was one of Ireland’s Climate Ambassadors in 2024 and am the founder of Cosy Quills, a sustainable heat-therapy startup, which led to me being named Northwest Young Business Person of the Year 2024. I’m joining the Keep NI Beautiful 30 Under 30 programme to learn from other changemakers, strengthen my leadership and build the skills I’ll need to support businesses and communities to become more sustainable in practical ways. My long-term goal is to work in corporate sustainability, helping organisations make meaningful environmental change.