Meet the Team

Lorraine Currie

Chief Executive

SCIAF’s Chief Executive holds over three decades of dedicated leadership in the fields of relief and international development. Lorraine's has held various influential roles with UNHCR, international charities and faith-based organisations, including Caritas agencies. Her work has spanned regions in the Middle East, Africa, and Eastern Europe, where she managed diverse programs addressing the needs of marginalised communities. Lorraine holds an MA in Refugee Studies and Migration and an MSc in International Health and Development. She moved into the role of Chief Executive in 2023, after 13 years as SCIAF’s Director of International Programmes and Advocacy.

Mari Everett

Director of Finance and Business Operations

Mari has been with SCIAF since May 2012, initially overseeing the finances of international programmes before moving into her current role. A qualified accountant, she also brings over 20 years of experience in Local Authorities to her charitable work. At SCIAF, Mari is responsible for finance, risk management, compliance, health and safety, and IT services. A passionate cyclist, she rides in all weathers to SCIAF’s Glasgow office and serves on the Board of Scottish Cycling.

Ben Wilson

Director of Public Engagement

Ben joined SCIAF in 2017 and served as Policy Officer then Partner Advocacy Officer until becoming Advocacy Manager in 2023. Ben has a range of experience with international NGOs including Xchange Scotland, Challenges Worldwide and WaterAid, with particular experience in advocacy, research and communications. He holds a PhD from the University of Glasgow in sociology and is a trustee of Scotland’s International Development Alliance and Stop Climate Chaos Scotland. Ben is responsible for overseeing SCIAF’s political influencing work, fundraising, communications, development education and supporter engagement, including our relationships with schools and parishes.

Mark Camburn

Director of Integral Human Development

Mark joined SCIAF in 2010 as a Programme Officer for Latin America until becoming Programme Manager in 2022. He studied Latin American Development Studies at Portsmouth University. He built up his grassroots experience working with small-scale farmers and Natural Resource Management programmes in Bolivia - where he also lived and played international rugby for the national team. Mark has responsibility for our programme and emergency work around the world.

Bishop Brian McGee

Bishop President

The Right Reverend Brian McGee joined the SCIAF board in 2016 and serves as Bishop of Argyll and the Isles. Bishop McGee studied in Thurles, Ireland, and received a Certificate in Philosophy and Diploma in Theology before he was ordained and became a priest of the Diocese of Paisley. He holds a Master of Arts in Christian Spirituality and was consecrated as Bishop of Argyll and the Isles in 2016.

Archbishop William Nolan

The Most Reverend William Nolan joined the SCIAF board in 2017 and serves as the Archbishop of Glasgow. Archbishop Nolan was a priest of the diocese of Motherwell and then served in Rome as Vice-Rector of the Scots College until 1990. He was Bishop of Galloway from 2014 until 2022 and was then appointed as Archbishop of Glasgow by Pope Francis.

Canon Michael A Hutson

Born and brought-up in Ayrshire, former music teacher Michael Hutson has been a priest of the Diocese of Argyll and the Isles since 1994. His priesthood formation was at Salamanca and Chesters, Glasgow. Parish Priest of St Mary’s, Benbecula, he also serves the diocese as Vicar General, Vicar Episcopal for Liturgy and Diocesan Co-ordinator with the Marriage Tribunal.

Lorraine McMillan

Interim Chair of the Finance, Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee

Lorraine McMillan joined the SCIAF board in 2019 and was Chief Executive of East Renfrewshire Council from 2008 until she retired in 2023. After qualifying with an honours degree in physics, she worked in research and development, gained an MBA and then joined the Scottish Development Agency. She later served as Director of Enterprise at Scottish Enterprise Dunbartonshire and as Chief Executive of Scottish Enterprise Renfrewshire before moving to local government. Lorraine has held several Non-executive director positions and is currently a Board member of SEPA.

Mo Rooney

Director

Mo’s career spans both the third sector and government, beginning with Scotland’s national youth work charity before joining the Scottish Government. A strong focus on social justice and inclusion runs throughout her work. She currently leads efforts to build safer communities by preventing harm and reducing its impact and serves as a Trustee and Director of Drumchapel Citizens’ Advice Bureau.

Alison O’Connell

Chair of the Integral Human Development Committee

Alison first served on SCIAF’s IHD Committee as a Committee Member and then was appointed as Chair in April 2025.  She currently works for the Scottish Government, leading work on Scotland’s Vision for Trade, which focuses on governmental ambitions for Scotland’s economy, people, and the planet, including in relation to coherence between trade and international development.

Sean Murphy

Director

As Sheriff Principal of North Strathclyde, he oversees the efficient running of eight sheriff courts across the area, ensuring that court business is managed fairly and effectively. He also serves as an ex officio Trustee of the Kibble Trust, a leading educational charity based in Paisley, and as a Commissioner of the Northern Lighthouse Board, where he sits on the Audit and Risk Committee.

Adrian Harkin

Director

Adrian brings extensive business experience across multiple countries, cultures, and sectors, having served as Partner, Chief Executive Officer, and Chief Operating Officer. More recently, he has worked with Motherwell Diocese on Project Wellspring, leading the design and delivery of its diocesan evangelical and operational transformation programme.