Meet the Policy & Engagement Team
Each member of our team brings unique skills, experiences, and perspectives, all united by a shared commitment to empowering communities and shaping a fairer, more resilient Glasgow.
Meet the Team
Sheena Arthur
Head of Policy & Engagement
I oversee the strategic development of the Policy and Engagement approach and manage GCVS’s role in delivering the Scottish Government’s Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund. I’m passionate about creating inclusive environments where every voice is heard and valued.
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respectful, collaborative leadership
Pauline Gordon
Partnership Manager
I lead on key policy areas, including employability, fair funding, commissioning and procurement. I contribute to forums such as the Third Sector Employability Forum Executive Group, the No One Left Behind Commissioning Working Group, and the Child Poverty Programme.
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ethical commissioning
Tracey Jenkins
Partnership Manager
I provide strategic leadership across GIRFEC, The Promise, Whole Family Support, and Public Service Reform, applying a child poverty lens to system change. I help public and third sectors to collaborate, improve planning and ensure that children, young people, and families influence policy at all levels.
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partnership working
Mary Sinclair
Partnership Manager
I lead GCVS’s work on data and digital, helping us collect, interpret, and share evidence about the third sector, while championing digital inclusion across Glasgow. I also lead on Open Government and Open Data, focusing on impact measurement and data sharing.
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building a culture of data
Lynn Williams
Partnerships & Membership Coordinator
I lead engagement with our members. I also coordinate our political connections, consultation responses, and events that help the sector connect with officials, Ministers, and decision-makers.
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membership benefits
Saima Tariq
Development Officer
My role focuses on ensuring the third sector’s voice is fairly represented in multi-agency groups and that children and young people are meaningfully involved in shaping the services that affect them.
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Children’s Services Planning
Ania Neisser
Development Officer
I support community facilities, Community Learning and Development (CLD), mental health and wellbeing initiatives, and the community justice network. I also help coordinate the Glasgow Food Policy Partnership and the Local Resilience Partnership.
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our work in community justice
Maja Naumczyk
Community Engagement Lead
I help organisations put community engagement into practice. Creating spaces where people can share experiences, shape ideas, and influence decisions that affect their lives.
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using engagement to influence change.
Zsara McEwan
Service Design Lead
I bring design thinking and co-production to life across a range of projects, helping organisations rethink how services are created and delivered.
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using design to shape services.
Joshua Dawodu
Digital Development Officer
I lead the development of our Salesforce and its integration with other systems. I’m passionate about helping charities and non-profits use digital tools to support their work effectively.
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digital tools to make work easie
Samira Adris
CRM Officer
I support organisations using the Glasgow Helps directory – helping with listings, updates, website queries, and access for contacts. I’m here to make sure your information is accurate and easy to find.
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updating Glasgow Helps
Christina McEwan
Admin Officer
I play a key role in keeping our team connected and organised. I help respond to new enquiries, process network sign-ups, and manage our mailing lists to ensure communication runs smoothly.
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getting in touch with the team
Get in Touch
Drop us an email at policy.engagement@gcvs.org.uk.
Learn more about the policy areas we work across as a team.