Alison Todd is a Scottish professional who has dedicated her career to supporting children, families, and individuals through times of challenge. She has worked with looked-after children, ChildLine, NSPCC, and latterly served as Chief Executive of Children 1st, Scotland’s national children’s charity, where she championed children’s rights and worked to ensure safety, protection, and wellbeing for vulnerable young people and their families. During her leadership, she was widely recognised for her commitment to trauma informed practice and strengthening support networks for children and families across Scotland. After leaving Children 1st to have a family, Alison held the role of Child Protection Committee Chair for Angus Council before retraining and qualifying with an MSc in Pluralistic Practice. Her career reflects over 20 years in leadership roles, including various trustee and board positions and a lifelong dedication to children and families to ensure everyone gets the services they need to heal, grow, and thrive
Tricia Stewart has over 25 years leadership experience in public, private and third sector organisations and is delighted to be appointed to as a member of the Scottish Social Services Council. A theme of Tricia’s career has been helping people and organisations successfully navigate change to enable them to thrive. Most recently she became the Director of Resources at Scotland Yard Adventure Centre, a Scottish charity for children and young people with disabilities and their families. With responsibility for HR, Tricia appreciates the trust that families place in them to ensure that the team are well trained professionals with skills, knowledge and experience to support families.