Alex manages the operational delivery of YPI across Scotland, leading our Programme Officer team and working closely with our valued school partners. Alex has coordinated the programme since 2017 and held a number of project management and administration roles in the public, private and third sectors prior to working with The Wood Foundation. She is passionate about YPI being the best it can be for schools, charities and most importantly, our young people.

Lucia leads on partnerships related to our YPI programme. She works alongside our network of likeminded funding partners to ensure maximum benefit is being derived from the investment for the organisations and the young people involved in the programme. She is also the dedicated point of contact between YPI and third sector organisations. Alongside this partnership focus, Lucia is involved in the operational delivery and development of YPI. Lucia’s career has focussed on connecting businesses and education in order to support experiences and engagements which create mutual benefits.

As YPI Development Lead, Nicola manages the YPI Scotland quality improvement and assurance strategy and framework to optimise the programme for all young people across Scotland. She works closely with the wider team to ensure the continuous development of YPI, including leading and delivering a programme of professional learning. With over 15 years’ experience of working with young people and five years’ management experience, Nicola’s background is in primary education. She is passionate about empowering learners to think differently, be creative, and develop skills and confidence.