Meet The Team

Carla Marina Almeida
PROGRAMME CO-LEAD

Working on the Remembering Together programme is an invaluable opportunity to work and connect with communities and artists across Scotland and offer a creative way to process and reflect on the impact and changes brought by Covid and how to move forward.

Carla works Monday - Friday

John Saich
PROGRAMME CO-LEAD

The Coronavirus pandemic has affected everyone, its impact has been global, local and national. It is a genuine privilege to be part of a process that aims to help people find a way through that, to heal and look forward with hope.

John works Monday- Thursday

Diane Scott
PROJECT OFFICER

The Remembering Together project provides a space for our communities to create and reflect on the pandemic, its recent past and the continuing effects. I’m delighted to be working on a project which puts the values of inclusivity, compassion and creativity at the heart of everything.

Diane works Monday - Thursday

Freelance Associates

Dr Fiona Dean
RESEARCH SUPPORT

Working as part of the Remembering Together programme offers a really unique opportunity to be part of an ambitious programme of co-creation that not only brings together and connects communities, artists and partners from across Scotland, but recognises the potential of learning from all of those involved. 

Fiona worked on a fixed contract to support project evaluation.

Adil Iqbal
STORYTELLING SUPPORT

It is an honour working on the Remembering Together programme - The project offers Scotland to reflect and commemorate communities who have been impacted by Covid. Through the creative exchange between artists and communities, the project will acknowledge the tapestry of experiences for future generations.

Adil worked on a fixed contract to support storytelling and case studies.

Tanwen Llewelyn
LEARNING SUPPORT

I’m delighted to have the opportunity to work on this unique project that will foster important opportunities for some of Scotland’s talented creatives to work with communities to create memorials which are meaningful to them.

Tanwen worked on a fixed contract to deliver the learning programme for project partners and artists

Ruth Stevenson
EXTERNAL EVALUATION SUPPORT

My partner was a shielder and Covid was life-changing for our family, and every person in Scotland has been profoundly affected by Covid in different ways. It gives me personal and professional satisfaction to be able to use my research skills to contribute to this valuable nation-wide process of reflection.

Ruth worked on a short contract supporting surveys and evaluation.

Keir Eunson
SOCIAL AND VISUAL SUPPORT

Being able to support the co-creation of Covid Community Memorials is an important opportunity for which I am very grateful. Representing the communities, artists and artworks through digital and social media will archive the programme and enable it to reach far and wide.

Keir worked on a fixed contract to support the design of website, social media and reports.

Past Team Members


I feel honoured to work on Remembering Together as the impact of Covid has been so deeply felt. This is a rare chance to connect with artists, partners and communities across the country, offering a moment to pause, reflect, create and learn together.

Kim Simpson Remembering Together Programme Manager June 2021 - November 2022

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