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Our Staff team

To support the work of Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament (MSYPs), the Scottish Youth Parliament employs a staff team based in its Edinburgh office.

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Our Staff Team

Jamie Dunlop

Chief Executive

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A picture of Matt McDonald wearing a grey t-shirt

Matt McDonald

Head of Policy and Public Affairs

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SYP Head of Participation and Programmes Rosy Burgess smiling overlooking water

Rosy Burgess

Head of Participation and Programmes

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Philippa Balshaw

Policy and Public Affairs Manager

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Headshot of Rhona Malcolm

Rhona Malcolm

Policy and Public Affairs Officer

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Ryan Coelho, Communications Officer

Ryan Coelho

Communications Officer

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Headshot of Debbie Hammell

Debbie Hammell

Participation and Programmes Manager

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Shannon Donoghue smiling towards a camera wearing a black leather jacket

Shannon Donoghue

Participation and Programmes Officer

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Lucie Paradis

Participation and Programmes Officer

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Hope Taylor

Hope Taylor

Youth Engagement Worker

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Zander Newman

Zander Newman

Youth Engagement Worker

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Debbie McMillan

Finance Officer

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