Scottish AI Alliance Team

The executive function of the Scottish AI Alliance is provided by a dedicated team embedded in The Data Lab and is complemented by members of the AI Policy team from the Scottish Government.

  • Steph Wright - Head of Scottish AI Alliance

    Steph has a diverse background ranging from astrophysics to genomics in academia and film & TV to dance in the arts and the third sector.

  • Corine van der Schans - AI Policy & Delivery - Team Lead, Scottish Government

  • Carolyne Thomson - Senior AI Policy Officer, Scottish Government

    With over 20 years of experience working in the Scottish public sector my role as senior AI Policy Officer in the Scottish Government allows me to bring together my passions for IT, innovation and the delivery of high quality public services.

  • Dawn McAra-Hunter

    Dawn is a Programme and Project Manager with over a decade’s experience in managing a diverse range of digital, civic society, events and marketing projects.

  • Gordon Johnstone - Communications and Events Manager

    Gordon is a creative communications professional with over a decade of experience in delivering strategies, events, and innovation.

  • Maggie Dziezyc - Projects Officer

    Maggie brings over 10 years of consulting and project management experience across corporations, startups, and charities.

  • Scott Nowbaveh - AI Policy Officer, Scottish Government

    Since joining The Scottish Government in 2015, Scott has had a range of roles, although predominantly within the Digital Directorate.