Meet Our New Trustees

We are thrilled to announce the appointment of eight new trustees to our Board. This exciting step adds a wealth of expertise, dedication, and a shared passion for supporting care-experienced and disadvantaged young people. Each trustee will play an integral role in helping us achieve our mission and vision, ensuring we continue to create a meaningful impact on the lives of those we support.

In addition to welcoming our new trustees, we are equally excited to introduce Maureen McKenna as the new Chair of our Board. Maureen takes over from Nick Walters, who stepped down from the role at the end of last year. A huge thank you to Nick for his dedicated service and invaluable leadership during his tenure.

Reflecting on the board changes, Maureen said:

“We’re delighted to welcome our new trustees to the MCR Pathways board. Each brings invaluable experience and fresh perspectives that will help shape the future of our organisation. As I step into the role of Chair of Trustees, I’m excited to work with the board as we refine our strategy and ensure we can continue to grow and drive meaningful impact for the young people we support.”

Meet Our New Trustees

The new trustees joining the board bring a diverse range of skills, including expertise in finance, law, education, brand and communications, and sustainability. Notably, two of our new trustees, who are co-chairs of the Young National Advisory Board (YNAB), bring invaluable lived experience and will help shape our programme. 

Graeme Hannah

Director of ESG at Robertson Group, Graeme is a strategic leader with a track record in organisational transformation. He has championed MCR Pathways, recruiting mentors and strengthening partnerships.

Jen Crocket

Chief Education Officer at Argyll and Bute Council, Jen has 20 years in education, focusing on equity and improving student outcomes. She’s driven school improvements and embedded MCR Pathways in local schools.

Lucy Gray

Director of StudioLR and founder of Better Company, Lucy leads social impact projects and is a trustee of CCE. She mentors with MCR Pathways, supporting care-experienced young people.

Mike McEwan

A finance leader, Mike has 30 years of experience in governance and financial control. He mentors with MCR Pathways, driven by his passion for supporting young people.

Felicity Evans MBE

With 40 years in education and social care, Felicity championed MCR Pathways in Hertfordshire. She’s also a trustee and director and was awarded an MBE for services to children.

Ryan McCuaig

Litigation lawyer and charity governance expert, Ryan has led transitions at Who Cares? Scotland. He’s a trustee of LawCare and advocates for social mobility.

Susanne Richards

Co-chair of YNAB, Susanne has been with MCR for a decade. She works as a Promise Participation Worker and advises policymakers on care-experienced youth.

Frankie Hamilton

Co-chair of YNAB, Frankie has been with MCR for seven years. They work in public-facing roles and volunteer, mentoring young people in their community.

The new trustees join Maureen McKenna, Dr. Iain MacRitchie and Geeta Subramaniam-Mooney in strengthening the leadership of MCR Pathways. Their collective expertise and passion will help us continue to grow and transform the lives of care-experienced and disadvantaged young people.

To learn more about our trustees and their backgrounds, visit our Trustees page.

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