Fíonnadh McGonigle is an architect, who joined the Centre for Excellence in Universal Design at the National Disability Authority in February 2023. In her role as Senior Built environment Design Advisor she works to promote Universal Design in the built environment. She completed a Masters in Advanced Environmental and Energy studies at the Centre for Alternative Technology, and her keen interest in sustainability and architectural ethics, brought her to issues about social sustainability and Universal Design. Fíonnadh previously worked in architectural practice in Co. Wicklow