Our people

Contacts and staff who are involved in supporting the programme.

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Scholars Network students in the Scottish mountains

Network Coordinators

Cara McKeown  
Pepita Mwanga  

Advisory Board

The Advisory Board plays a pivotal role in shaping the programme's direction, providing strategic insights and invaluable expertise to shape our programmes and initiatives.

Drawing from diverse professional and academic backgrounds, the board members ensure the network remains aligned with its mission and continuously evolves to meet the dynamic needs of our scholars. 

Members of the Advisory Board

Andy Cross Impact Case Coordinator, School of Geosciences
Charlie Bevan Program Director, Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program
Chris Came International Recruitment Manager (Sponsors), Student Recruitment
Derek MacLeod Head of Global Partnerships and Community, Edinburgh Global
Jennifer Brown Finance Manager, Student Administration
Sarah Henderson Personal Chair of Educational Development and Student Learning, CMVM
Sarah McAllister Head of Student Support Operations, Student Support Operations
Sarah Hoey Deputy Head of Global Community, Edinburgh Global
Shaun Mafereka Scholar, Global Access Scholarship

Contact us

For any inquiries about the Scholars Network, please get in touch with the Impact Coordinators via email: Scholars.Network@ed.ac.uk