Alison Evans

Alison Evans, WOW's chair for the past two years sadly died last September.

She was loved and respected by all.

Her dedication, warmth, sharp wit and invaluable contribution to the work of WOW will be a great loss.

Alison was a retired teacher with almost 40 years of experience who had also developed and led specific programmes for students with additional needs within further education in Scotland.

Alison supported a wide range of humanitarian, social justice and equality campaigns and convened WOW’s Strategy Sub-group.

Lynda Lawson - Chair

Lynda is an ICT professional and senior manager working in NHS Scotland. She worked in local government, the not-for-profit and the private finance sectors and i all sectors of the Health Service.

Her current role is Head of Operations for the National Information Systems Group (NISG), a division of NHS National Services Scotland.

She was initially seconded to NISG to work on the national Health Programme and prior to that led Information Services in the NHS Lothian University Hospitals Division as Head of IM&T. She has also worked in the NHS in Forth Valley and Fife.

Lynda is committed to equal opportunities and has previously worked with the Stirling Women's Technology Centre

She convenes the Strategy Sub Group.

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Louise Lang - Vice Chair

Louise Lang is a councillor for the City of Edinburgh, representing the Leith Walk ward, which includes the WOW offices. She is also a communications and marketing professional with over 10 years experience.

Louise has personal interest in providing attainable opportunities in employment, education and training for the diverse community in the area.

She convenes the Publicity Sub Group.

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Elaine Lawther - Treasurer & Secretary

Elaine is Head of Finance Training & Staff Development with NHS Scotland and has many years of experience in financial management within the NHS.

She convenes the Finance Sub Group.

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