Our staff

Find out more about the Children in Scotland staff team and their individual areas of expertise.

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Meritxell Bulbena Vela

Meritxell is the Manager of Finance Projects and Growth Delivery in EMEA for Hilton.

Annemarie Devlin

Annemarie’s has enjoyed a wide and varied career, mostly within the fundraising and charity sector. Past experience includes working at a number of charities in Scotland and UK wide.

Gary currently works as the Head of Operations for Redress Scotland, supporting decision making on applications from survivors.

Rachael Hatfield

Rachael is currently a Freelance Youth Worker. Her recent work includes leading on the ‘SQA Where’s Our Say’ campaign. She has been an #Iwill Ambassador since 2018.

Craig has over 30 years’ experience working in the fields of Higher and Secondary Education, Youth work, Psychology, Social Work, Sport and Health across the UK and the USA

Gary Leadbetter

Gary is currently a Democratic Services Officer at Midlothian Council, supporting the democratic and decision-making processes of the Council.

Erika Macarty Velazquez

Erika is the Head of US Partnerships at Oxfam, where she leads on strategic engagement with the US Government on humanitarian cooperation to enhance funding opportunities and support humanitarian emergencies worldwide.

In May 2022, Councillor Clare Steel was elected Councillor in the Clydebank Central Ward of West Dunbartonshire Council.

Steven was a Teacher before combining hobby and career, working at two Football Clubs, setting up and running their Partner Charities.

Sara is currently Early Years Lead with the Education Endowment Foundation, an independent charity dedicated to breaking the link between family income and educational achievement.

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