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  1. About us
  2. Meet The Board

Board Members

Our Board expanded in July 2020, and we are delighted to welcome Lorna McDonald, Litta Naukushu and Jason Orr. The Board would like to thank David Cameron for his committed service, as he stands down from the board temporarily from June 2020.

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Chair: Dr Nicoletta Policek

Chair: Dr Nicoletta Policek

Dr Nicoletta Policek is Associate Professor in Policing and Criminology and Head of the Graduate School at the University of Cumbria, UK. Nicoletta’s specialisms are to be summarised in Human Rights legislation and Human Rights violations; migration studies; gender and sexuality studies; war, crimes against humanity and genocide; sex work; HIV/AIDS and public health; social impact of epidemics and emergencies. Read more

Published: 30th April, 2020

Updated: 23rd July, 2020

Author: Henry Gray

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Vice Chair: James Whyte

Vice Chair: James Whyte

James has held management roles within the Scottish voluntary sector for over twenty years; the vast majority of which has been with organisations focussed upon HIV prevention and care, gay men’s sexual health promotion, youth work, and LGBT inclusion. He was invited to join the board of HIV Scotland in 2016 as a long-term ally and professional supporter of the organisation. Read more

Published: 29th April, 2020

Updated: 22nd July, 2020

Author: Henry Gray

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Agnes Holmes

Agnes Holmes

Agnes has an MA in International Management and a Post Grad. Diploma in Renewable Energy Development. Experience gained from director roles has enhanced her strategic and governance perceptiveness. She finds being part of the HIV Scotland board of directors inspiring, and likes helping to accomplish the vision, mission and values of the organisation. Read more

Published: 28th April, 2020

Updated: 23rd July, 2020

Author: Henry Gray

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Christopher McCormack

Christopher McCormack

Christopher is currently training to be a Clinical Psychologist with Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, whilst completing a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Essex.  His thesis is focused on exploring the psychological impact of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) use in low risk gay and bisexual men, including those who have HIV health anxiety.  He is also a trainee Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist and is completing a Diploma in Clinical Sexology. Read more

Published: 27th April, 2020

Updated: 22nd July, 2020

Author: Henry Gray

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Brian West

Brian West

Prior to joining the HIV Scotland Board, Brian served on the Trustees Board of Waverley Care for over 10 years. He is also a founder member of the UKCAB (a community group of HIV activists in the UK). Read more

Published: 26th April, 2020

Updated: 31st July, 2020

Author: Henry Gray

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Alan Surgeon

Passionate about Equality, Diversity and eradicating the stigma often associated living with HIV, Alan has worked with a number of Charities including; LGBT Youth Scotland, Gay Men’s Health and The LGBT Centre for Health and Wellbeing. Alan now operates a successful award winning consultancy working in partnership with Registered Charities throughout the UK sourcing high calibre candidates with a key strength in Income Generation and CEO / Board Level. Read more

Published: 25th April, 2020

Updated: 6th August, 2020

Author: Henry Gray

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Lorna McDonald

Lorna McDonald

After beginning in finance, Lorna has spent the last 10 years working in social care, primarily alongside people living with disabilities. She has experience in various roles including management focused on developing autonomy of team members, being a facilitator of training and having hands on experience of direct support, working alongside people to enable them to live the life they choose. Read more

Published: 24th April, 2020

Updated: 27th August, 2020

Author: Henry Gray

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Dr. Ndalinoshisho Liita-Iyaloo Cairney

Dr. Ndalinoshisho Liita-Iyaloo Cairney

Dr Cairney is the Founder and Managing Director of First Period, addressing reproductive health challenges for young women in Scotland, Ghana, Zambia, Tanzania, Germany, and Namibia. Read more

Published: 22nd April, 2020

Updated: 21st July, 2020

Author: Henry Gray

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Jason Orr

Jason Orr

A young professional with a banking background of over 20 years with varying roles, passionate about equality, and fairness, Jason wanted to do something meaningful outside of his working life that supports others to have their voice. Read more

Published: 21st April, 2020

Updated: 24th July, 2020

Author: Henry Gray

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    Our chair, Dr Nicoletta Policek, writes about her memories of Derek Ogg QC - and how he saved her life - ahead of his funeral on Friday 15th May.

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