Board members

Sam is a Lecturer in Nursing at Edinburgh Napier University and has worked in Higher Education since 2016, with particular interest in community and complex care nursing for people with learning disabilities. His research interests lie within the fields of education and health inequalities.

Sam’s first encounter with Waverley Care was through fundraising as a member of the Caledonian Thebans rugby team. He was inspired to get involved to contribute to making a difference to communities who experience stigma and marginalisation. Now that he’s a member of the Board, he’s keen to continue to be actively involved in Waverley Care fundraising.

Lesley is a Head Healthcare Scientist at Public Health Scotland and joined Waverley Care’s board in October 2022.

Pete is a Founder & CEO supporting the international Energy Transition and Workforce Development. He is a consultant and executive leader with 15 years’ experience across start-ups and multinational companies and a passion for leadership, learning and strategic, responsible growth.

Pete brings his own lived experience of HIV in a corporate world, where the basics of inclusion in general are still being explored. He is an advocate for inclusion in all its forms and continues to work hard to break down the barriers which prevent topics like HIV being discussed.

Allister is the Joint Director at NHS Lothian and joined Waverley Care’s Board in July 2021. 

Faye is a Public Engagement with Research Manager at College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, University of Edinburgh. After her studies at Cardiff University (where she studied Biology followed by a Masters of Research), Faye stayed in the higher education sector and began her career in Public Engagement and Communications at the UCL Wellcome Centre for Human Neuroimaging. In 2020, she moved to Scotland to pursue a new role at the MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research, where she founded a project called Unseen Hands. This project aims to bring together people who study blood-borne viruses such as HIV and Hepatitis C with the people who live with those viruses to open communication, improve research and reduce stigma and discrimination.

In 2022 Faye moved to the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine at the University of Edinburgh where she expanded this project and met the team at Waverley Care. Waverley Care’s mission and vision aligned so closely with Unseen Hands that they were brought on as a key project partner and have supported the project ever since.

In 2023, Faye was awarded a Churchill Fellowship to understand what good sexual reproductive health services and community engagement looks like in an African context. From Feb-April 2024, Faye completed her travels in Botswana and South Africa and applied to join the Board of Trustees for Waverley Care to share the knowledge gained from her Fellowship, and support African communities living in Scotland.

Paul works in Public affairs for Suntory Global Spirits in the UK & Scotland. He has fifteen years’ experience in policy, communications, public affairs and politics. He currently leads public affairs for Suntory Global Spirits in the UK & Scotland.

Paul has been a vocal advocate for people living with HIV since his own diagnosis as HIV+ in 2019. His activism has included fundraising volunteering with Waverley Care at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, chairing panel discussions on the Scottish Government’s ambition to end HIV transmission by 2030, and representing the views and experiences of people living with HIV in the media.

Lisa is a Marketing Manager at Criterion. She is a marketing professional with over 20 years’ financial services experience, covering communications strategy, campaign development, supporting tactical and strategic sales and proposition activity, to driving customer acquisition initiatives through a variety of marketing channels.

Waverley Care has been a central and important part of Lisa’s role at Criterion since Waverley Care became its charity partner in 2019. During that time, Criterion has raised nearly £50,000 for Waverley Care and her involvement has allowed her to witness firsthand the transformative impact dedicated individuals and organisations have on communities in need. Lisa is deeply committed to leveraging her skills and experiences to support Waverley Care’s mission of getting to zero HIV transmissions by 2030 and is enthusiastic about the opportunity to play a meaningful role in helping reach this target.

Stuart is Assistant to the Managing Partners at Baillie Gifford. After completing his MSc, he joined the firm through the operations graduate scheme, then moved into a role as a Reward & Data Analyst within the People team. He now supports Baillie Gifford’s senior leaders with strategy, logistics and briefings. 

Alongside his professional role, Stuart has led Baillie Gifford’s LGBT+ Network and has developed a strong interest in diversity and inclusion, reward, and organisational strategy. Having worked closely with Waverley Care through various activities and events, he is excited to join the Board and support the organisation’s mission across Scotland. 

Neil has spent over 20 years in senior leadership and Board-level roles across commercial and service-led organisations. Through his own business, Green Shoots Consultancy, he supports organisations with strategy, leadership development and organisational improvement. He is also an accredited coach working with leaders through periods of growth and change. 

Neil joined Waverley Care’s Board because he believes in the importance of reducing inequality, challenging stigma and supporting organisations that put people at the centre of decision-making. He hopes to bring his commercial experience, governance insight, and strategic leadership background to support Waverley Care’s long-term sustainability and impact, while contributing constructively to challenge, oversight, and future direction. 

Jaime is a Chancellor’s Fellow at the Centre for Biomedicine, Self and Society at the University of Edinburgh. A social scientist working across sociology and public health, his research focuses on HIV, sexual health, infectious disease, stigma and the role of communities in shaping effective public health responses. He has worked with community organisations, public health agencies and policymakers in the UK and internationally on HIV, sexual health, pandemic preparedness, and community–academic collaboration. 

Jaime has a particular interest in the role of community organisations in HIV science and care. He is excited to support Waverley Care as the organisation looks towards 2030 and continues to respond to the evolving needs of communities across Scotland.