The Commissioner’s team of fierce champions help carry out their work to promote and protect the rights of children and young people.
We’re guided by the views and experiences of over 40 young advisors, and you can find out about them on our young advisors page.
Staff / Corporate Services
Amanda White
Executive Assistant
Amanda works within Corporate Services, helping to manage the Commissioner's busy schedule and diary.
Staff / Corporate Services
Nicola Vallance-Ross
Head of Corporate Services
Nicola is in charge of Corporate Services, who manage the Commissioner's finances and keep their office running smoothly.
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Staff / Advice and Investigations
Maria Galli
Legal Officer (currently on secondment)
Maria is our Legal Officer, she provides expert legal advice to our team.
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Nicola Killean
Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland
The Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland is Nicola Killean. She works with her team to protect the human rights of children and young people.
Staff / Corporate Services
Jane Thornton-Smith
Finance Officer
Jane is our Finance Officer, helping to manage the Commissioner's finances, ensuring they are accountable and transparent.
Staff / Communications
Stacey McMullen
Digital Media Officer
Stacey is responsible for this website and other digital communications, including our office's social media accounts.
Latest blog posts by Stacey McMullen
Staff / Corporate Services
Caitlin Hamilton-Jones
Finance and Administration Assistant
Caitlin works within Corporate Services, helping to manage the Commissioner's finances and keeps their office running smoothly.
Staff / Communications
Louise Baillie
Media and Communications Officer
Louise works to influence meaningful change by communicating children's human rights to a wide range of audiences.
Contact info Latest blog posts by Louise Baillie
Staff / Advice and Investigations
Anthony MclLvaney
Legal Officer
Anthony is our legal officer, he provides expert legal advice to our team.
Staff / Strategy
Elaine Kerridge
Participation Officer
Elaine is our Participation Officer, who works to make sure we're involving children and young people in everything we do.
Contact info Latest blog posts by Elaine Kerridge
Staff / Strategy
Megan Farr
Policy Officer
Megan is our Policy Officer, who influences the Scottish Government to make sure our laws respect the human rights of children and young people.
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Staff / Strategy
Kevin Browne MacLeod
Policy Officer
Kevin is our Policy Officer, who influences the Scottish Government to make sure our laws respect the human rights of children and young people.
Staff / Corporate Services
Judith Chisholm
Executive Assistant
Judith works within Corporate Services, helping to manage the Commissioner's busy schedule.
Staff / Strategy
Gina Wilson
Head of Strategy
Gina works to shape the Commissioner's human rights positions and to make sure that they're heard by people in power.
Contact info Latest blog posts by Gina WilsonMental health investment needs to be targeted so it can make a difference
Children’s rights in the digital world: the UK’s opportunity to create ground breaking legislation
Statement: Exam results and appeals process
Statement: Impact of Covid-19 on waiting times for mental health services
Poverty is a human rights issue for children and young people in Scotland. These are steps that must be taken to address it
Staff / Communications
Ezmie McCutcheon
Head of Communications
Ezmie manages all the Commissioner's communications so people of all ages can know about the work they do and about children's human rights.
Contact info Latest blog posts by Ezmie McCutcheonGovernments are failing to protect children’s rights, say Children’s Commissioners – in joint report
Children’s Commissioner urges Ofgem to ban compulsory installations of pre-payment meters, warning of dire consequences for children
Scottish equality and human rights bodies welcome inquiry into implications of Covid-19
Release of our new Strategic Plan
Staff / Advice and Investigations
Nick Hobbs
Head of Advice and Investigations
Nick is our Head of Advice of Investigations, so he works to help make sure people know their rights and to help the Commissioner take action when rights are not respected.
Contact info Latest blog posts by Nick HobbsStatement: Commissioner intervenes in hotel accommodation for pregnant asylum seekers
Statement: The importance of improving legal support for children in conflict with the law
Restraint and seclusion are still real issues in Scotland’s schools― but there’s now a chance that this can change
Statement: Deprivation of Liberty of Under-18s in Police Custody
Statement: Rights concerns around unaccompanied children in quarantine
Staff / Strategy
Gillian Munro
Information Officer
Gillian is our Information Officer. She's responsible for the Commissioner's archives and for making sure we're keeping to our duties around freedom of information.
Contact info Latest blog posts by Gillian Munro