Role in GALVmed
My role involves supporting the development of new project proposals and initiatives; Looking at potential avenues to diversify funding sources through mapping the funding landscape and identifying opportunities that align with our strategy, as well maintaining positive relations with current funders through collating reports that demonstrate impact.
Joined GALVmed
September 2023
Nationality
Scottish
Education
- Social Anthropology MA (Hons) The University of Edinburgh
Relevant career highlights
I have worked in the charity sector for over 10 years, starting out in a small community-based organisation supporting at-risk women and girls in south London, many of whom were from refugee and migrant backgrounds. From there I moved into the International Development sector, working on a programme supporting women entrepreneurs in low- and middle-income countries to scale up their businesses. I have also worked with Age International in their programme funding team, supporting the Middle East and Central Asia country offices to develop project proposals, as well as advising on UN agency funding opportunities. I have spent time living and working in rural South Africa and have seen the challenges facing small-scale producers first hand, and I look forward to taking up this new role at GALVmed to support SSPs to improve their livelihoods.
Interests
My main interests include the small and very spirited working cocker spaniel I co-parent, travelling to faraway places and experiencing new cultures as much as I can, live music, spending time in nature, climbing the odd hill, reading books and hanging out with family and friends.