She is currently a Non-Executive Director of NHS24 and sits on the Boards of Youth Scotland, Harmeny Education Trust and the Scran Academy. She is a member of the Education Panel of the General Teaching Council for Scotland and is a lay member on the Joint Standing Committee for Legal Education in Scotland.
As an HM Inspector of Education, Anne had a lead role for inclusion and developing the young workforce nationally. Anne has contributed to several ministerial working groups and has led national government initiatives including the development of schools and youth work partnerships. Anne’s skills and expertise lie in organisational development and continuous improvement, quality assurance, building leadership and management capacity, professional learning and development, community engagement and participation, and developing partnerships. During her time as a HMI, Anne was involved in the development of a number of self- evaluation frameworks including ‘How Good is Our Third Sector organisation?’ Anne has also worked in partnership with the Care Inspectorate in conducting services to protect children and children’s services inspections and with Audit Scotland in conducting reviews of community planning partnerships.
Hi there. I have a professional background in teaching and community learning and development. During my career, I have worked across the public, third and private sectors. I was an HM Inspector of Education for 14 years and during that time, led a Scottish Government initiative to build partnerships between schools and youth work providers. I was CEO for a Care and Education provider and then became a consultant two years ago. I joined Make Seconds Count as their interim CEO in November last year.
I always wanted to be a teacher from the age of 5 but my career took a different pathway. I have been very lucky to have gained experience across the sectors and had the opportunity to lead and manage a number of programmes and organisations.
I smiled so the answer must be yes! Then life is about embracing challenges and trying to find solutions / make things better. I would definitely suffer from boredom if I didn’t experience challenges.
I was a lead inspector for inclusion and felt that I made a difference to young people who faced challenges in their lives. I have a huge commitment to promoting inclusion and equality and feel that I have made a difference.
I think I have an ability to challenge in constructive and positive ways and to take people with me.
Yes – I have acted as a mentor for a number of people and I am currently mentoring a senior manager for education.
Increase the number of women in leadership and management positions in professions that still struggle with gender equality – the legal profession being one of these.
Believe in yourself. I definitely encountered a lot of self-doubt in the early stages of my career
My main driver has always been to improve lives and I am pleased to have the opportunity to take Make Seconds Count to the next stage in its development as interim CEO. The charity is making such a difference to improving the lives of those living with secondary breast cancer. We need to ensure that there is equal access to the services provided regardless of background, ethnicity etc.
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26/06/2025 All Day(GMT+01:00)
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26jun08:0017:00WeAreTech Festival | Hybrid Conference
26/06/2025 08:00 - 17:00(GMT+01:00)
etc.venues, St Paul's,
200 Aldersgate St, Barbican, London, EC1A 4HD
As a hybrid event dedicated to empowering women in technology, our festival continues to break barriers and redefine industry norms. This year promises an even more exhilarating experience as we bring together women from diverse backgrounds and experiences to share knowledge, inspire one another, and create new opportunities for growth and advancement in the tech industry.
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