the joined up for families team
Kate Kelman, Deputy Chief Executive
Kate has worked at Capital City Partnership since 2006. She currently has oversight of the Joined up for Jobs, Joined up for Young People and Joined up for Families Strategies. Kate works with colleagues in City of Edinburgh Council, NHS Lothian and the voluntary sector to develop programmes aimed at alleviating poverty, particularly through employment support. She contributes to the work of the Edinburgh Poverty Commission and the Local Child Poverty Action Report for Edinburgh.
Stacey Cuthbertson, Grants Manager - Parents and Families
Stacey leads a range of programs aimed at tackling social injustice and poverty, with a focus on supporting priority families. This includes overseeing the Intensive Family Support Service, which serves families across the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region. In addition, Stacey manages key initiatives such as the Parental Employability Support Fund in Edinburgh, Maximise! Early Years, and the Edinburgh Advice Network.
Nadia Aslam, Strategy and Development Manager
Nadia has extensive experience in financial services, grant management and fundraising. Nadia also has varied experience in the voluntary sector gained by working with International, National and Regional organisations. Nadia is passionate about bringing sustainable positive change to communities in Scotland. She believes in equal opportunities for all and is a firm believer in the power of collaboration to achieve lasting impact. Nadia is also a passionate volunteer for many causes and is a Treasurer for Volunteer Midlothian Board.
Alex Schooling, Grants Officer - Parents and Families
Alex provides support across the diverse range of projects within the Joined Up for Families network, including initiatives such as the Intensive Family Support Service and the Parental Employability Support Fund. Alex’s role focuses on the monitoring and evaluation of these programmes and engaging in direct development with service providers. Alex brings experience from the corporate sector, an academic perspective, and significant experience working directly with parents in the field of employability.
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Aiseosa Erhahon, Participant and Communications Assistant
Aiseosa works with the Citizens' Panel, supporting panel members to share their knowledge and experiences of poverty and inequality to inform decision making processes in Edinburgh. She also works on the Whole Family Equality Project, providing support with digital communications and marketing delivery for WFEP and supporting projects.
Oana Liliac, Development Officer
Oana recently joined the team to lead research aimed at identifying the barriers faced by ethnically diverse candidates in their employment journey. In addition, Oana is working closely with employers to understand their needs, identify necessary training, and develop materials that promote culturally aware recruitment practices. By collaborating with the Whole Family Equality Project and Joined Up for Business teams, Oana aims to create resources that enhance employment opportunities for ethnically diverse individuals throughout Edinburgh.