MEET OUR TRUSTEES AT PARENT NETWORK SCOTLAND
Discover the committed trustee members of Parent Network Scotland, dedicated to guiding our mission and supporting families across Scotland through free parenting support.
ALINE-WENDY DUNLOP
Over a long career Aline-Wendy worked initially in early childhood, primary and special education, a residential home for mothers and babies, as a home-visiting teacher, a nursery head and later as a teacher educator and researcher. Now Emeritus Professor at the University of Strathclyde, she continues to research and write, do ceramics, dig her allotment and to play and learn with her grandchildren.
NIMA TEHRANI
Financial Services
I have worked across the financial services industry for over a decade since graduating university with a law degree. I have a background in project management and client relationship management.
I'm passionate about social welfare and see PNS as a shining example of how people can come together to achieve great things. It's a privilege to be involved with shaping the charity's future and I'm grateful to be part of an organisation with such a rich past.
In my spare time I am passionate about sports, both playing and spectating. I love the outdoors and I am never happier than when I'm out exploring with my family and our wee dog.
BRIAN CAMPBELL
Brian is a Governance ambassador, his current role as Head of Portfolio Management allows him to manage all Risks and Lessons Learnt for the business and is looking to replicate this within Parent Network Scotland. Pipeline and Demand Management is another key focus. Brian currently work in Telecoms but also has background in Sales Support and Professional Coaching and Development.
With Brian's coaching background, he's always looking to improve on processes and peoples development.
Brian has a big family with his wife, 3 children and a dog. His hobbies include playing Golf, Chess and Monopoly.
Brian wanted to join the Third Sector to test his skills and knowledge as he has predominantly been in the Private Sector.
HELEN FISHER
I recently moved back to Scotland after many years living abroad in various places across Europe. I moved home to bring me closer to my friends and family and to the great scottish outdoors (when the weather permits.)
My work mostly focuses digital, commerce and marketing domains. I have a strong affinity for technology and I am passionate about effective technology strategies that engage, interact and deliver best experiences. Within this i have built an wealth of experience in project and product management, data and analysis and content and marketing strategies.
In my spare time i like to cook, read, go hiking and spend time with friends and family.
KAREN McCONNELL
Regional Manager for Fundraising Groups - Action for Children
I joined the board of Parent Network Scotland in 2023. I am very proud to have come through the Scottish Parent Academy. I started the well being toolkit during the pandemic and it really did change my life! Not only did it provide me with brilliant parenting tips but the progression through the courses gave me the confidence to return to work after a ten year career break to raise my family.
I followed my passion and dream of a career in charity and now manage fundraising groups with Action for Children.
It makes me immensely proud to now sit on the board of Parent Network Scotland.
In my free time I love spending time with friends, my husband and 3 amazing children.
JUDITH EVANS
Judith is a senior HR Professional with more than 30 years international leadership experience within the Oil & Gas and Technology industries. She has been a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development since 2010. Having taken early retirement from a career as an HR Business Partner in which she supported individuals and organisations reach their full potential, she is now turning that focus to help Parent Network Scotland and other local charities achieve the same.
Her goal is to ensure growth and development for the team at PNS so we can positively impact the wellbeing of the families we support and help their communities thrive.
Living near Glasgow with her husband, she is enjoying lots of bucket-list travel opportunities in retirement, and trying to improve her golf handicap.
ESTHER MUCHENA
Esther has more than 25 years experience in working with different groups of people with diverse needs. She has been working in the asylum and refugee sector for more than 18 years and has years of experience in managing different projects with an interest in partnership working and collaboration. Esther is a great believer that with the right information, advice and advocacy everyone can be supported to reach their goals.
