The team

The HIV Scotland team includes not only staff and trustees, but volunteers, supporters and members of the public who dedicate time and talent to promoting positive change.

Staff

Our team brings with it a range of experience and knowledge across all sectors and areas of Scotland. The focus of work covers the policy, learning, networks and advocacy spectrum. Within this, we prioritise according to epidemiological trends, legislative and regulatory developments, and social needs. HIV Scotland works as a team and pays particular attention to those communities and populations with high rates of infection and vulnerability, such as men who have sex with men and those with links to high prevalence areas, particularly to sub-Saharan Africa.

  • George Valiotis, Chief Executive Officer
  • Andrew Gardiner, Senior Policy Officer
  • Julie Hancox, Admin and Finance Officer
  • Kirstie Henderson, Networks and Communications Officer
  • Nick Putnam, Learning Development Officer
  • Rebekah Carton, Framework Support Officer
  • Yasmin Sheikh - Research Intern (part-time)

To contact a member of staff please call our main office number on:

0131 558 3713.

Email addresses for staff follow this format: firstname.surname @hivscotland.com

Board of trustees

Our trustees give their time voluntarily. They are responsible for the strategic leadership of the organisation, and for ensuring compliance with charity regulations so that HIV Scotland is well run, financially healthy and fulfilling our charitable aims. Trustees are on the Board in an individual capacity and bring a wide range of organisational backgrounds, skills and interests.

  • Jackie Morton - Chair
  • Derek Bodell
  • James Chalmers
  • Ron Christie
  • Mark Craig
  • Elinor Dickie
  • Bill Keil
  • Catherine Murphy
  • Jacqui Pollock

Our remit

HIV is a serious public health challenge, and no one individual, organisation or group can meet all of Scotland’s HIV-related needs. Through networking and more formal collaborations, partnership working is central to the fulfilment of HIV Scotland’s purpose.

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