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Yvonne MacDermid

Chief Executive

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I am responsible for leading the development and execution of our long term strategy, with the goal of increasing value to our members and others. I am the Accountable Officer for the day to day operation of the organisation, including funding our business plan.

Published: 1st September, 2019

Updated: 25th October, 2019

Author: Abbey Fleming

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David Hilferty

Deputy Chief Executive

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Alongside the CEO and CoM, I am responsible for the design and implementation of MAS strategy. Currently, I oversee the financial capability, digital and social policy activity within MAS.

Published: 2nd September, 2019

Updated: 25th October, 2019

Author: Abbey Fleming

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Karen Dawson

Head of Operations and Finance

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I’m part of the senior management team at MAS, providing leadership and support in financial, operational, health and safety and Council of Management matters.

Published: 3rd September, 2019

Updated: 25th October, 2019

Author: Abbey Fleming

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Michael Donnelly

Head of Technology and Events

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I oversee the Events Team who are responsible for administering Money Advice Scotland training courses, including Wiseradviser and MASTrain courses.  I am also responsible for e-learning and desktop publishing.

Published: 4th September, 2019

Updated: 14th January, 2021

Author: Abbey Fleming

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Ellen Shaw

Events Officer

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I co-administer the Wiseradviser program. I also help set up and assist with the running of internal and external events, and provide general administrative assistance as required.

Published: 6th September, 2019

Updated: 25th October, 2019

Author: Abbey Fleming

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Alison Davidson

Events Officer

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I co-administer the Wiseradviser program. I also help set up and assist with the running of internal and external events, and provide general administrative assistance as required.

Published: 7th September, 2019

Updated: 25th October, 2019

Author: Abbey Fleming

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Angie Harron

Money Advice Consultant

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I develop and deliver Wiseradviser training courses and MASTrain materials. I also provide advice to advisers by email and phone as part of the Money Advice Training and Resource Consultancy Service (MATRICS).

Published: 8th September, 2019

Updated: 25th October, 2019

Author: Abbey Fleming

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Ken McEwan

Money Advice Consultant

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I assist the Money Advice Training and Resource Consultancy Service (MATRICS) to deliver Wiseradviser training courses to the free money advice sector advisers. I also develop and deliver training courses to organisations which are outside the free sector.

Published: 10th September, 2019

Updated: 25th October, 2019

Author: Abbey Fleming

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Abbey Fleming

Policy and Communications Officer

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My role is split into two parts. The policy side involves looking at issues that relate to debt, building an evidence base, and working on possible solutions to make things fairer for people in debt. The communications part of the role includes developing a new communications strategy for Money Advice Scotland, writing copy, managing digital marketing campaigns and other activities.

Published: 12th September, 2019

Updated: 25th October, 2019

Author: Abbey Fleming

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Leah Cameron

Quality Assurance Consultant

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I work with money advice agencies, helping and supporting them with their preparations for Scottish National Standards accreditation. I also organise staff training in relation to Data Protection.

Published: 13th September, 2019

Updated: 25th October, 2019

Author: Abbey Fleming

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Niamh Brown

Learning and Development Consultant

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I develop and deliver MASTrain, a CPD programme for money advisers, comprising MAS' suite of training courses, the mentorship scheme, e-learning modules and regional networks.

Published: 14th September, 2019

Updated: 25th October, 2019

Author: Abbey Fleming

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Marlena McFarlane

Financial Capability Manager

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I oversee the Financial Capability team, including line managing staff; designing, developing and delivering training with a view to improving the general public's financial resilience; and expanding the reach of the e-learning module.

Published: 15th September, 2019

Updated: 28th October, 2019

Author: Abbey Fleming

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Stacey Muir

Financial Capability Officer

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I deliver financial wellbeing workshops, staff training (external) and financial education sessions in schools. As a team we create all the resources we deliver which we enhance and update as required.

Published: 16th September, 2019

Updated: 28th October, 2019

Author: Abbey Fleming

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Lisa Cope

Financial Capability Officer

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I deliver financial wellbeing workshops, staff training (external) and financial education sessions in schools. As a team we create all the resources we deliver which we enhance and update as required.

Published: 17th September, 2019

Updated: 28th October, 2019

Author: Abbey Fleming

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Heather O'Rourke

Digital Project Manager

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In addition to the duties of a Digital Adviser, I am responsible for ensuring overall service delivery of the helpline and line managing the adviser team.

Published: 19th September, 2019

Updated: 28th October, 2019

Author: Abbey Fleming

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Stephen Murphy

Digital Adviser

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I provide information and signposting to people looking for help with money and debt issues. I offer this support via phone, email and webchat.

Published: 20th September, 2019

Updated: 28th October, 2019

Author: Abbey Fleming

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Emily Gray

Digital Adviser

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I provide information and signposting to people looking for help with money and debt issues. I offer this support via phone, email and webchat.

Published: 21st September, 2019

Updated: 28th October, 2019

Author: Abbey Fleming

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