Meet The SCIS Team

Lorraine joined SCIS as CEO from the Scottish Government where she held roles including: Head of Education Strategy, during which time she was responsible for the National Discussion on Education, Head of vaccine oversight during the Covid rollout, and Head of European Engagement in the run up to Brexit.
Prior to that, Lorraine was Head of Communications and Engagement at the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service, and she held the same position at NHS Health S

Alison joined SCIS as Deputy Director External Relations in November 2013. A former marketing manager at a large independent school she has worked in educational marketing for over 20 years. Alison relishes the diversity of her role but particularly enjoys working with colleagues in schools to promote and advance the sector. Alison is happy to help with any queries you may have.

Alison joined SCIS in November 2010 from Citizens Advice Scotland where she was a Project & ICT officer. Alison is responsible for all financial matters, Governing Board meetings, AGM and research, including pupil numbers and exam results.
When not keeping the SCIS staff on their toes, Alison is a chairing member of the Children’s Panel and Learning & Development Co-ordinator for the service. She has a BA in Childhood and Youth Studies.

Kirsten joined the SCIS team in November 2017 from Citizens Advice Scotland where she was ICT Projects & Application Support. Kirsten is responsible for the coordination of professional learning events and conferences, as well as other aspects of member support.