Our staff

Being passionate about the use of evidence in policy and practice, Fiona's focus is to explore and support how we as an organisation use evidence in its own practice and to evaluate the effectiveness of our work. She leads the research team to work closely with colleagues and partners to generate learning about how we can improve and to be accountable for the impact that we have. Away from work Fiona is a keen cyclist and is often to be found touring the length and breadth of the UK.

Gordon brings over 20 years of statutory social work practice, leadership and improvement work with children and their families to CELCIS. He provides consultancy, learning and development activity alongside organisations in order to improve care experiences. Having grown up with two adopted siblings, Gordon's commitment to looked after children is lifelong, as is his commitment to his family, his friends and to football.

Jennifer brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in children's services to CELCIS via Canada, the USA and the UK. She's worked both as a practitioner and an academic, in education and leadership positions. Jennifer has a particular interest in the lived experiences of looked after children, and in the development of tools which ensure that effective policies turn into supportive practice in alternative care, right around the world. A true internationalist, Jennifer brings a big bit of her native of Canada to her life here in Scotland.

As a care experienced person himself, Jimmy feels right at home working for CELCIS. With the PACE programme, he's working with multidisciplinary teams across Scotland to support the streamlining of permanence processes. His own care experience has made Jimmy deeply committed to improving the lot of looked after children through earlier intervention, and with love from committed individuals and within systems. As well as acting as a spokesperson and commentator on children's care, Jimmy's a big fan of Liverpool FC, his kitten Tuco, and leadership books.