Meet The Team

Staff

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  Jamie Morrison - CEO

  ‘I have worked with Signpost for over ten years and have seen many changes in that time. I enjoy working here as there has always been a small, committed team who work hard to make a big difference. Over the years we have helped many thousands of people in many different areas of the world.' In that time Jamie has married Chrisie whom he met while working at Signpost, and together they have 3 young children, Callan, Ella and Joel.

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  Karen Bennett – Finance Officer

  "I like the fact that we are a small, close knit team and that I am able to have input into other aspects of the work, away from the spreadsheets. My job is meaningful because, although I spend a lot of time looking at figures I also get to hear what difference those amounts make to the communities we help." Outside of work Karen is an accomplished seamstress and is happy to lend a hand with anything fabric related.

• Matt Williams - Facilities Manager

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  Rafael F. de Jesus - Communication Officer

  I bring a unique blend of media and marketing expertise to my role as a Fundraising Officer at Signpost International. Originally from Brazil, I made Scotland my home in 2014. I hold a degree in Music Sound Production and have a passion for promoting the incredible work of Signpost International both nationally and internationally. In my spare time, you can find me pursuing my love for cooking, creating music by playing various instruments, and indulging in my passion for filmmaking.

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  Stephen Cooper - Overseas Desk Officer

  "I am Desk Officer for Signpost's overseas programmes. I am passionate about international development having worked in the sector for many years. I am excited about the work that Signpost International does with their overseas partners and am looking forward to contributing to the efforts and making a difference to the lives of the poor and disadvantaged.  Recently I was appointed as a Board member of the Scotland's International Development Alliance (SIDA), which provides more opportunities for networking with other development NGOs in Scotland.  I live in East Lothian and am a keen walker, cyclist, sailor, and grandfather!"

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  Louise Barclay - Food Projects Chef

  “I have joined Signpost as I love the whole idea behind the food projects at the Roundhouse, taking surplus food that was going to be thrown out and turning it into meals. It is great that we can take the surplus food and produce meals that can be given to those who need a little support and also create dishes that can be enjoyed by customers in the café. In my spare time I love taking my dog for long walks, I also really enjoy gardening, going swimming and spending time with my family.”

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  Steph Dolan - Education & Community worker

  “The work that Signpost has done and continues to do both internationally and locally is really inspiring and I feel honoured to be part of the team. Having graduated from Abertay with a degree in nutrition I knew I wanted to work within community settings doing food projects. As a Dundee local I am very exciting to be linking up with schools and local families to deliver food, cooking and nutrition programmes and give back to the city I grew up in. I hope that my workshops and classes will bring the joy of cooking to families and will reduce the financial strain many are facing by learning how to cook, grow food and shop more sustainably. In my free time I enjoy going to gigs, walking while listening to a podcast and I love cats, crocheting and country music!”

• Vanessa Ting - Cleaner

Trustees

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  David Middleton

  ‘I first saw real poverty in Africa thirty years ago and the impact has stayed with me ever since. Signpost’s strong commitment to alleviating poverty at home and abroad made it easy to say yes when I was asked to be a Trustee’. David has lived and worked overseas for more than forty years as an academic, diplomat and businessman.'

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  Stella Digba

  ‘I first heard about Signpost when I attended a Signpost fund raiser. Having grown up in Nigeria and spent my younger adult life there, I have seen real poverty and its effects. So, it was a no brainer when I was asked to be a trustee. Being a trustee has given me real insight into the work that Signpost does. I am really excited about the new Signpost Centre for Global learning which will allow people to learn about the global world and how they can make difference.’ Stella lives in Dundee and is currently working with the NHS as a nurse.

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  Jane Salmonson

  ‘Jane has worked for over twenty years in international development. She got to know about Signpost through Scotland’s International Development Alliance, when it was chaired by Jamie Morrison and she was CEO. She is delighted to be joining Signpost as a trustee because of her admiration for its model of partnership working which she thinks is vital to good practice in development.’

• Rhona Goss

  'My involvement with Signpost International began in 2005 when, as a teacher at Monifieth High School, we began to plan a trip to Uganda. This started a partnership which saw further trips taking place and many young people learning about global development first-hand.Following those experiences in Uganda and India and seeing how Signpost truly works in partnership with communities across the world, I have continued to support Signpost and was delighted to become a trustee.'

• Morven Naughton