Academy Team

"I believe that the transformational learning delivered by the Academy’s associate tutors has an enormous ability to release potential in people that will be a huge contribution to Scotland in the years to come. Having been a student on one of the first Leadership for Social Enterprise programmes and experienced the effect of the Academy's style of learning, I know first hand what an impact it can have both personally and professionally."

                                                                 Neil McLean, Director, SSEA

Edinburgh Office

		Neil McLean, Academy Director Just prior to joining The Academy, Neil, supported by Scotland UnLtd, set up Quit&Save, a social enterprise which helps people stop smoking in the way that best suits an individual’s learning style. Quit&Save’s ethos reflects two major learning experiences...(read more) Top of page
		Sam Baumber, Development Manager After being involved in the early days of the Social Enterprise Academy, I’ve been out exploring the wilderness of the third sector over the last few years. In that time the reputation of the Academy has...(read more) Top of page
		Bert McGlone, Learning Manager Bert Joined the Academy in June 2007, after working for 17 years in Stevenson College Edinburgh as a lecturer. During this time he taught a variety of Management courses at different levels to...(read more) Top of page
		Claire Fraser, Social Enterprise in Schools Co-ordinator Claire joined the Academy in October 2007 after working with Parent Network Scotland. She has worked in various administrative roles including posts with the NHS ...(read more) Top of page
		Jayne Rowe, Learning Administrator Jayne joined the Academy from the Open University Student Support team. She was fortunate enough to start work with the Academy from its inception in 2004, seeing it grow from...(read more) Top of page
		Kay McGregor, Learning Administrator I am hoping to lift some of the load from the team to help facilitate the expansion of the organisation: seeking out the best venues, ensuring that tutors have everything they need during courses and making sure....(read more) Top of page
		Daniel Scott, Information Officer Danny joined the Academy in the summer of 2007 to fill the newly-created role of Information Coordinator. He arrived fresh from a three-year stint at Traidcraft in Gateshead helping to arrange the shipment of fair trade goods from around the developing...(read more) Top of page
		Michael Low, Financial Administrator Michael joined the team in 2008. He brings a wealth of strategic finance and accounting experience to the team as well as a dry wit. Top of page

Highlands & Islands Office (Inverness)

		David Bryan, Development Manager David is programme manager for the Highlands and Islands, facilitating the 'Developing Leaders for Sustainable Communities' initiative. David joined the Academy from the Community Recycling Network for Scotland, where he was...(read more) Top of page
		Lorna Dinning, Financial Administrator Lorna joined the Highlands & Islands operation in June 2008 as financial administrator. She has a strong public sector background having worked predominately for...(read more) Top of page
		Kate McArdle, Learning Co-ordinator Kate joined the Inverness team in Summer 2009. She is a veritable administration extraordinaire and an new, and already highly valued, asset to the Academy Team. Top of page

 

 

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