Sinead Teevan - (OECD)

Sinead Teevan is an Anishnaabe woman from Curve Lake First Nation, located just outside of Toronto, Canada. Currently, she serves as a Junior Policy Analyst with the OECD's Rural and Regional Development Centre of Entrepreneurship. Prior to joining the OECD, Sinead worked with the Government of Ontario in the Ministry of Energy’s Indigenous Energy Policy unit, where she facilitated meaningful consultations between energy proponents and Indigenous communities across the province. Her efforts in developing community energy plans empowered Indigenous communities to actively participate in the green energy transition, reflecting her dedication to sustainable development and Indigenous rights. Sinead holds a degree in Governance, Leadership, and Ethics from the University of Western Ontario, with a focus on public policy analysis, implementation, and multi-sectoral collaboration. She brings extensive experience in Indigenous community engagement and a passion for community-centered initiatives to her role at the OECD.