Pauline chairs the board and draws on 30 years experience of working in public health in Scotland including practice and strategy with children and families from frontline health visiting through to leading national public health programmes including on childhood adversity. Roles have included research, development, leadership and management in health and community development projects and services. She is currently working in health protection contributing to the pandemic response.

Pam Reid has a keen interest in equalities and improving the outcomes for all children. She has worked in the field of children, young people and families throughout her career as a social and economic development consultant. In her spare time she enjoys open spaces and fresh air through hill walking, open water swimming and gardening.  She even managed to grow some vegetables this summer although not quite enough to feed the whole family.

Morag Dunlop is a senior finance professional and Chartered Accountant who has worked across a broad range of sectors and a number of corporate and third sector organisations. She has a passion for  supporting education and developing people to help reach their potential. She currently works with third sector organisations supporting their boards and management teams in a range of financial matters.

Susannah Pencovich is a lawyer by profession who worked in the private sector specialising in real estate across Edinburgh and Glasgow before moving into the public sector, focussing on economic development. With Kids’ values and purpose are important to her because of her links into the social work and fostering networks in Scotland. Outside of the office, Susannah enjoys the peace of hillwalking with her cocker spaniel but also the buzz of adrenaline activities like bungee jumping and white water kayaking (without the spaniel!).

Michele Veldman has 30 years’ experience of working in the NHS in mental health as a Consultant Psychologist, most recently leading new service developments for adults with complex emotional problems. She is passionate about prevention and quality early intervention with young children and their parents and believes that the third sector has a vital role to play.

Barbara Allison has a background in finance and is a chartered accountant by profession. Her roles in different organisations has seen her work in the private and public sector, latterly as a senior civil servant with the Scottish Government.  She was formerly the Director of People for the Scottish Government and for the Scottish Prison Service, and latterly she held the position of Director of Communications, Ministerial Support and Facilities. She now is an associate consultant working on projects across the UK and in Europe, and sits on the Board of Scottish Ballet and has a number of voluntary and charity roles.  Away from work, she enjoys dance and theatre, travel, reading, knitting and walking her dog.

Leanne, a mum to a neurodivergent teen, is a dedicated advocate for parental engagement, equality, and education, with over 13 years of experience representing parents’ views across Scotland. As chairperson of the Glasgow City Parents Group, she has led projects that influence educational strategies and promote inclusion. A seasoned Communications and Engagement Manager, Leanne has crafted strategies across public, third, and private sectors, including roles at Victim Support Scotland and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service. Her commitment to creating career opportunities for young people is evident in her work on various skills boards, shaping pathways to success in the digital and tech industries