TRUSTEE

I'm passionate about nature and helping to protect the world around us for the benefit of all. Helping to give goods a second life is such an important part of this by reducing waste to landfill, supporting communities, and livelihoods.

The teams at Transition Stirling and our partner organisations do incredible work to make second life goods and skills accessible to so many in the community. It's an honour and a privilege to volunteer alongside them, to learn from them, and help support Stirling in this way.

TRUSTEE

I am a graduate of the University of Edinburgh, where I studied an MSc in Global Strategy and Sustainability. I have recently joined ScotRail’s graduate scheme, working within Safety, Sustainability, and Asset Management.

My interest in sustainability began during my undergraduate years, when I worked as Deputy Store Manager at a Barnardo’s charity shop in St Andrews. That experience opened my eyes to the importance of reuse, local engagement, and the social value of community-based retail. It also inspired my master’s dissertation, which explored how charity shops have evolved and professionalised in response to shifting consumer expectations and economic pressures. Seeing the changing landscape for third sector organisations made me especially interested in joining Transition Stirling’s Board as Secretary, as the role allows me to witness firsthand how we as a team navigate complex challenges and make a lasting impact on Stirling's community.

TRUSTEE

I first joined Transition Stirling as an employee, working on projects such as Stirling Community Food, Ditching Disposables, and Renew bikes. This experience gave me a real insight into the positive impact that local and practical action can have in building a more sustainable community in Stirling.
I am now delighted to serve on the board.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time outdoors with my family, exploring Scotland in our tent box or exploring our local area on our family Cargo Bike.

TRUSTEE

I have recently taken on the role of Head of National Cycle Network Delivery for Scotland, Cymru and Northern Ireland at Sustrans. We are the charity making it easier for everyone to walk, wheel and cycle and are the creators and custodians of the National Cycle Network. I have 12 years' experience working in Active Travel managing significant grant funding to deliver major walking, wheeling and cycling projects, and have developed a wide range of skills including programme, change, risk and financial management.

 I have always had a wider interest in sustainability and the circular economy and having moved to Stirling in 2020 have made great use of the excellent services provided by the re-use hub and tool library (now library of things). I'm excited to be able to support Transition Stirling as a trustee and look forward to seeing the organisation go from strength to strength.