To help members of the forum decide, a short bio of each volunteer is included below (please note that you will have to log in to view these). If you could please e-mail Alan Stokes, Policy Lead (astokes@sfha.co.uk) with the name of the candidate you would like to see become chair by close of play Wednesday 22 May that would be much appreciated.
- Freya Lees, Board member, Grampian Housing Association
Freya joined the Board of Grampian Housing Association following a five-year tenure as Chair of Kingdom Housing Association in Fife. Freya also previously served on the boards of the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations, Blue Triangle HA and Barony HA.
Freya is Director of North Star Consulting & Research which she established in 2011. She has enjoyed twenty-five years working as a consultant and researcher in the social housing field with national and global consultancies. During this time, she has worked with Scottish local authorities and Registered Social Landlords and is a well-known, respected contributor to the sector. She has developed particular expertise in governance and works with the Scottish RSL sector on governance reviews, compliance with regulatory standards, board appraisals and skills analysis, board development and training and has provided advice and coaching to new and longer established Chairs.
- Maureen Watson, Chair, East Kilbride Housing Association
Maureen joined the EKHA Board in 2017 and became chair in 2020. She has a keen personal interest in East Kilbride, having lived there since 1967. Maureen has worked in social housing for thirty-years – including 25 years in various policy roles at SFHA. She is currently the Chief Executive of the Scottish Mentoring Network.
- Kimberley Barker, Treasurer, Glen Oaks Housing Association
Kimberley has been a Board member of Glen Oaks Housing Association since 2009 and is currently Treasurer. Kimberley also works as a Client Advisor for an Executive Agency of the Scottish Government and is a former board member at SFHA.
