Specialisms
Community learning and development, social inclusion and youth issues, particularly holistic approaches to work with young people.
Past life
Manager of the Aspire Project at the Scottish Adult Learning Partnership. Member of the Steering Group for Step It Up, the national project to develop measuring tools for youth work. Managed the Scottish Youth Issues Unit at Community Learning Scotland, which was highly successful in devising joined-up strategies related to learning and social inclusion. Worked closely with statutory and voluntary agencies in the development of Connect Youth and with young people from across Scotland to establish the Scottish Youth Parliament.
Towering strengths
Extensive experience of community learning and development
Little weaknesses
Trampoline addict. No kidding.